We are an African-led investment fund focused on investing in innovative early-stage tech solutions in Africa.
Our mission is to accelerate prosperity on the continent.
We believe in the power of innovation and entrepreneurship to create solutions that will address the challenges that Africa faces, and drive sustainable socio-economic growth. We invest in companies and individuals who share our values and are dedicated to creating sustainable, long-term value.
What We Value
Our values are the foundation of Octerra – the driving force behind our decisions and actions. We relentlessly pursue them and seek out entrepreneurs and teams who share our unyielding commitment to excellence. We hold ourselves accountable to these values in everything we do, and proudly showcase them as a beacon of our unwavering mission.
Who We Invest In
We invest in high-growth tech startups across all sectors and welcome applications from founders working on exciting ventures. We’re particularly interested in early-stage startups:
- With scalable solutions designed for the African continent
- That have launched their business and have initial traction (i.e. product market fit, revenue, users, etc.)
- Are innovative technology or tech-enabled businesses
- Are impact driven pursuing one or more of the following objectives: financial inclusion, gender inclusion, access to healthcare, access to education, job creation and climate change mitigation/transition
- Have a strong and diverse founding team