Fundraising FoxAccelerate Africa
AcceleratorPre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Accelerate Africa accelerates early-stage, visionary African founders building global businesses that address the continent's biggest challenges. Each cohort admits about 10 founders for a 12-week program offering 1:1 coaching, workshops across five core areas, advisor networks, and legal/finance office hours. Unlike typical accelerators, it does not take equity or provide funding on admission; instead its associated Accelerate Africa fund offers optional investment at program end, and partner fund Future Africa may invest a pre-seed or seed check of $250,000–$500,000 after the program following standard due diligence and an IC vote.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 26, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from curatedFounder mafia
2 people who came through Accelerate Africa went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 2 of 4 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Developer Tools ×1Enterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1Future of Work ×1HR Tech ×1Impact & Social Good ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1
HQs:United States×1
Portfolio companies · 4 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really like
Andela connects global technologists with enterprise opportunities and serves as a platform for hiring, building AI systems, and upskilling teams.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechMarketplacesWashington, D.C., US
Jeremy Johnson(Founder)inIyinoluwa Aboyeji(Founder)inNadayar Enagesi(Founder)Brice Nkengsa(Founder)inIan Carnevale(Founder)inChristina Sass(Founder)in
Co-investors4DX VenturesAir Street CapitalAmplo VenturesCRE Venture CapitalDBL PartnersFounder Collective+27 more
Moove provides vehicle financing that lets drivers own cars, bikes, or lorries and start their own businesses through partner mobility platforms.
FintechImpact & Social GoodLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation
Ladi Delano(Founder)inJide Odunsi(Founder)in
Co-investorsAfricInvestClocktower VenturesDCM VenturesEndeavor CatalystFJ LabsFuture Africa+12 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
DukaConnectFlutterwave
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Accelerate Africa invest at?
- Accelerate Africa invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Accelerate Africa's typical check size?
- Accelerate Africa typically writes checks of $250K – $500K.
- What sectors does Accelerate Africa focus on?
- Accelerate Africa focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Who does Accelerate Africa co-invest with?
- Accelerate Africa most often shares deals with Future Africa, LoftyInc Capital, DCM Ventures, among 34 tracked co-investors.
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