Compass Venture Capital
Corporate VCPort Louis · Seed–Growth
Investment thesis
Compass invests based on the conviction that Africa's biggest problems represent its greatest opportunities. It backs exceptional founders in large markets building technology-driven solutions across all regions of Africa. Priority areas include software, platforms, and data-driven businesses able to scale across borders; fintech spanning payments, insurance, and credit as a driver of economic inclusion; AI applied to complex problems such as data collaboration and conversational automation; and clean energy platforms accelerating access to affordable power. Backed by ER Group, the firm offers not only capital but market access, corporate relationships, and long-term commitment to founders.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Investments · 2 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathA receivables marketplace accelerating energy access for clean-energy players.
SaaS operations platform providing fintech infrastructure for PAYG solar and clean-energy players.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Compass Venture Capital invest at?
- Compass Venture Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Compass Venture Capital focus on?
- Compass Venture Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Data & Infrastructure, Energy, Fintech, SaaS.
- Where is Compass Venture Capital located?
- Compass Venture Capital is headquartered in Port Louis, MU.
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