54 Collective
AcceleratorJohannesburg · Pre-Seed–Seed · 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
Pan-African team offers founders hands-on specialist support plus a mix of equity and non-dilutive/low-cost financing (up to $200k–$500k, <5% interest), with women founders receiving an extra $150k non-dilutive.
Team · 3 people
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What they invest in
from 1 of 1 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Cybersecurity ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Enterprise Software ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×1
Portfolio companies · 1 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really like
Aya Data is an AI consulting firm providing end-to-end services including data collection, annotation, model development, deployment, and optimization for organizations in healthcare, retail, utilities, agriculture, and geospatial sectors.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLondon, GB
Ama LS(Founder)Freddie Monk(Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer)Ama Larbi Siaw(Co-founder & Chief People Officer)Ama Larbi-Siaw(Co-Founder)Dr. Prince Oberko(Chief Information Officer)
Co-investorsMicrotractionSavannah Fund
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does 54 Collective invest at?
- 54 Collective invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does 54 Collective focus on?
- 54 Collective focuses on AgTech, Fintech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Logistics & Supply Chain.
- Where is 54 Collective located?
- 54 Collective is headquartered in Johannesburg, ZA.
- Does 54 Collective lead rounds?
- 54 Collective typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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