VC firms, angels, accelerators, DFIs, and corporate venture arms backing African founders.
Hanga Ignite (BRD)
Venture Capital
Hanga Ignite (BRD) invests in early-stage companies, as evidenced by their participation in Kayko's $1.2 million seed round. Kayko is a fintech platform focused on improving access to credit for SMEs in Rwanda by building structured business records. Hanga Ignite supports companies that bridge the gap between informal commerce and formal credit, fostering financial inclusion and strengthening lending decisions.
Rwanda Green Fund
Rwanda Green Fund invests in e-mobility solutions, as demonstrated by their investment in BasiGo. BasiGo assembles electric buses, develops charging depots, and uses a Pay-As-You-Go financing model. The fund supports upgrading EV charging infrastructure to meet the demands of public transport buses in Rwanda.
