Investment Criteria

fair equity investments are directed exclusively at African startups and companies. In addition to capital, we provide expertise (strategy, marketing, finance, etc.), networks, and mentoring — from entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, on equal footing.

We focus on markets with strong development potential and high impact leverage. Our priority countries are Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.

• Region: Africa only, with a focus on Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa

• Stage: Pre-seed to Series A

• Ticket size: €50,000–€250,000 (larger with co-investors)

• Instruments: Equity, convertible notes, or hybrid structures

• Horizon: Multi-year, prioritizing sustainable resilience over quick exits

• Sectors: Agriculture, Health, Education

• Impact: Business models that create scalable jobs and contribute measurably to development

As shareholders, we have direct access to all business reports. We analyze and evaluate these regularly and validate them through on-site visits. Together with the companies, we define both the achieved impact and the underlying impact strategy. We regularly update progress on our website and in annual impact reports — ensuring full transparency at all times.