Dakar Network Angels (DNA)
Angel networkDakar · Pre-Seed–Series A · 1 people tracked
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Investment thesis
DNA aims to unlock Africa's untapped wealth for innovation by building a network of angel investors that back high-potential entrepreneurs, with a particular focus on Francophone Africa. The network invests at early and seed stages, offering not just capital but also mentorship, industry expertise, and strategic connections. Beyond financial returns, DNA pursues economic and social impact by supporting startups addressing critical needs such as financial inclusion, healthcare access, and education, contributing to job creation and sustainable development across the continent.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 8 of 15 portfolio companiesB2B Marketplaces ×3Logistics & Supply Chain ×3Circular Economy ×2Consumer ×2E-commerce ×2Enterprise Software ×2Fintech ×2Impact & Social Good ×2
HQs:Senegal×2Côte d’Ivoire×1Cameroon×1Tunisia×1South Africa×1
Investments · 15 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCo-investorsDigital Currency Group
Coliba Africa collects and recycles plastic waste across West Africa, particularly in Côte d'Ivoire, with a focus on employing informal waste collectors and women.
Circular EconomyCleantechImpact & Social GoodAbidjan, CI
Kamioun operates a B2B mobile platform for ordering wholesale inventory for cornershops and small retailers in Tunisia, with delivery in under 24 hours.
B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainRetail Tech
Co-investorsE3 CapitalFlat6LabsJANNGO Capital
Co-investorsLoftyInc Capital
Legendary Foods Africa is a food company whose team includes a founder who co-founded Aspire Food Group.
AgTechCircular EconomyConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodKumasi, ZA
Augustus(Managing Director)
Co-investorsNairobi Business Angel NetworkSiddhi Capital
Dealum provides software tools for business angel networks and investor groups to manage operations, collaborate, and streamline deal-making processes.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Rain Kivisik(Founder)
Co-investorsAggie Angel NetworkAngel ForumBusiness Angels Club Berlin-Brandenburg e.V.Central Texas Angel NetworkDanBANDelaware Crossing Investor Group+13 more
REasy provides an end-to-end trade platform that handles supplier payments and shipping logistics for small and medium-sized businesses engaged in international trade across Africa.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFintechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSDouala, CM
Wing Hang Mathieu TSE(Founder)in
Startup based in Senegal and Ivory Coast.
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Dakar Network Angels (DNA) made?
- Dakar Network Angels (DNA) has 15 tracked investments.
- What stage does Dakar Network Angels (DNA) invest at?
- Dakar Network Angels (DNA) invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Dakar Network Angels (DNA) focus on?
- Dakar Network Angels (DNA) focuses on Digital Health, EdTech, Fintech, Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Dakar Network Angels (DNA) located?
- Dakar Network Angels (DNA) is headquartered in Dakar, SN.
- Who does Dakar Network Angels (DNA) co-invest with?
- Dakar Network Angels (DNA) most often shares deals with Digital Currency Group, E3 Capital, LoftyInc Capital, among 24 tracked co-investors.
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