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Enza Capital

Venture capital

Pre-Seed–Growth · 4 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Enza Capital backs African technology companies digitizing key industries and moving offline activity online, focusing on how Africans live, earn, work, and do business. Its core thesis identifies verticals in Africa where problems are large and meaningful, can be solved commercially, and where technology is central. The firm views the African market as misunderstood and overlooked, and sees significant opportunity driven by tailwinds including population growth, rising internet penetration and falling data costs, developing infrastructure, improving governance and transparency, and an emerging tech and venture ecosystem. It aims to back teams building the technology rails to drive Africa's long-term growth.

Invests inSector AgnosticAfrica

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Growth
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$250K – $5M
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity
Last 12 months
4 investments
Tracked investments
53

Team · 4 people

from the firm's website

What they invest in

from 39 of 53 portfolio companies

Fintech ×20SaaS ×14AI & Machine Learning ×11Enterprise Software ×9B2B Marketplaces ×8Impact & Social Good ×6Logistics & Supply Chain ×5Marketplaces ×5

HQs:United States×7South Africa×5Egypt×4Kenya×4Nigeria×4Ghana×2

Who they back

founder profiles across 22 portfolio companies
50%
solo founders
11 of 22 mapped founding teams
45%
repeat founders
of 22 founders with career history
~3 yrs
old at investment
median across 9 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×112 founders×93 founders×2

Where their founders studiedfrom 23 founders with education data

University of Lagos ×4IESE Business School ×2Stanford University ×2Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×2University of Oxford ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 19 founders with field-of-study data

Business & Management ×6Engineering ×6Computer Science ×2Finance & Accounting ×2Medicine ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 22 founders with career history

4G Capital ×2Optoro ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Y Combinator ×4Techstars ×2

Investments · 53 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 22025 · 52024 · 12023 · 22022 · 22021 · 416 dated

Djamodjamo.ciin𝕏Aug 2022

Djamo is a mobile financial services platform offering checking accounts, savings, investments, credit, and payment cards to consumers in the UEMOA zone.

FintechWilmington, US

Hassan Bourgi(Executive Officer, Director)inFlinde Regis Herve Bamba(Director)Flinde Herve Bamba(Director)

BoardSebastien Nony(Director)inTidjane Deme(Director)Eric Scaramozzino(Director)

Board seatMike Mompi· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsKima VenturesP1 VenturesJANNGO CapitalOikocreditY Combinator

Aethex AIaethexai.comin𝕏

AethexAI provides a voice AI platform for emerging markets, offering infrastructure, models, and deployment tools to build dialect-aware voice agents that handle calls, messages, and workflows across support, sales, onboarding, and collections.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsDorm RoomInception Studio Capital

Aethixaethix.ai

Aethix develops explainable AI systems that combine electro-optical and radio-frequency sensing for defense and government operations, emphasizing audit trails, compliance, and offline-capable edge deployment.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechGovTech

Affinityaffinityafrica.comin𝕏Feb 2025 · $8M

Affinity Africa is a digital banking platform offering personal and SME accounts, savings, payments, loans, and investment services to unbanked and underserved individuals and businesses in Ghana.

ConsumerFintechImpact & Social GoodAccra, GH

Tarek Mouganie(Founder)inAbdul-Jaleel Hussein(Head of Commercial Clients)

Co-investorsGrazia Equity GmbH8VCAttijariwafa VenturesGreat Oaks Venture CapitalPear VCRenew Capital+2 more

Autochekautochek.africaOct 2021

Autochek is an automotive technology company that builds solutions for auto loans, vehicle maintenance and after-sales services, warranties, and transactional marketplaces within Africa's automotive sector.

FintechMarketplacesMobility & Transportation

Iyamu Mohammed(Founder)inEtop Ikpe(Founder)in

Co-investors4DX VenturesCapria VenturesEndeavor CatalystLateral CapitalMSA NovoNorrsken22+6 more

Bluworksbluworks.ioinNov 2025 · $1M

Bluworks provides HR and workforce operations software designed for businesses with dynamic, shift-based work across multiple locations.

Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSCairo, EG

HusseinFarah

Co-investorsA15Acasia VenturesCairo Angels Syndicate FundKhwarizmi VenturesBeltone Venture CapitalCamel Ventures

Buguardbuguard.ioin𝕏

Buguard is a cybersecurity firm providing threat intelligence, vulnerability assessment, and offensive security services.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsA15

Cloudlineflycloudline.comin

Cloudline develops autonomous airships powered by solar and battery technology for carbon-free aerial operations.

Climate TechDeep TechRobotics

Co-investors4Di CapitalPerivoli InnovationsThe Raba PartnershipTimon CapitalVKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)Glynn Capital Management

Copia Globalcopiaglobal.cominDec 2023 · $20M

Tiburon, US

Tracey Turner(Executive Officer, Director)inCrispin Murira(Executive Officer)in

BoardJames Sorenson(Director)Saskia van der Mast(Director)Peter van As(Director)Gerald Held(Director)

Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)Endeavor CatalystGoodwell InvestmentsKoa LabsPerivoli Innovations

Craydelcraydel.cominNov 2021 · $1M

Craydel is an AI-powered study-abroad platform that matches African students to universities and courses using a machine-learning engine trained on real admission outcomes.

AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesEdTechMarketplaces

Manish(Co-founder)John(Co-founder)Shayne(Co-founder)

Co-investorsAngaza CapitalBisk VenturesChui VenturesLoftyInc CapitalNairobi Business Angel NetworkChandaria Capital+4 more

Djamodjamo.comin𝕏Apr 2025 · $17M

Djamo is a mobile fintech app offering banking services including current accounts, savings accounts, investment funds, short-term credit, and VISA cards for users in the UEMOA zone.

FintechAbidjan, CI

Hassan Bourgi(Founder)in

Co-investorsDigital Currency GroupThe Raba PartnershipVKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)Y CombinatorFinance in MotionJANNGO Capital+2 more

EarthAcreearthacre.cominDec 2024

EarthAcre operates a platform for nature finance that helps conservation project developers onboard community landowners, distribute direct benefit payments with financial transparency, and monitor biodiversity outcomes using ground-truth and remote sensing measurements.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechImpact & Social GoodSaaSChicago, US

Viraj Sikand(CEO & Co-Founder)inPatita Nkamunu(Head of Projects & Co-Founder)Yasha Portnoy(CTO & Co-Founder)inYakov Portnoy(Executive Officer)Mark Tracy(Chairman & Co-Founder)inMohanjeet Brar(President & Co-Founder)in

Flarerescue.coin𝕏

Rescue.co operates an emergency response platform connecting people in urgent need with medical, security, and roadside assistance across East Africa.

HealthtechImpact & Social GoodInsurTechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSNairobi, KE

Co-investorsBlue Haven InitiativeNairobi Business Angel NetworkBase10 PartnersInovia CapitalWhite Star Capital

Gigmilegigmile.comin𝕏Dec 2025 · $21M

Gigmile is a mobility platform providing lease-to-own and rental motorcycles and tricycles, along with maintenance, telematics, microcredit, and financial services, to gig workers in Africa.

FintechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationAccra, GH

Kayode Adeyinka(Founder)in

Co-investorsTechstarsYango Ventures

Guidewheelguidewheel.comin

Guidewheel builds a FactoryOps platform that helps factory teams reduce downtime, improve output, and optimize performance through a simple, scalable solution.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareIoT

Lauren Dunford(CEO)inWeston McBride(CTO)in

Co-investorsBreakthrough Energy VenturesGreycroftJanuary VenturesMerus CapitalRethink ImpactBlackRock+2 more

Jumbathejumba.cominJun 2022 · $1M

Jumba provides an app and operating system for hardware stores to order cement, offering local purchase orders (LPOs), secure payment processing, credit, and self-collection options.

B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechFintech

Kagure Wamunyu(Founder)in

Co-investorsFirstCheck AfricaLocalGlobe

Jumbajumba.cominFeb 2023 · $4.5M

Jumba provides a mobile app and operating system that enables hardware retailers to order cement directly, access credit, and manage orders securely.

B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechSaaS

Kagure Wamunyu(Founder)in

Co-investorsFoundamentalSeedstarsLocalGlobeSpeedinvest

Lua Global Incheylua.aiin

Lua is an AI workforce platform that enables teams to work alongside AI agents in a shared workspace with unified memory and governance.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSLondon, GB

Lorcan O Cathain(Founder)inStefan Kruger(Founder)in

Co-investorsDigital Currency GroupP1 VenturesTRAC (Third Round Analytics Capital)Y Combinator20VCFlourish Ventures+1 more

MNZLmnzl.coin

MNZL offers a mobile digital wallet in Egypt that lets people register assets such as real estate or vehicles and borrow against them, providing asset-backed consumer and mortgage financing.

FintechImpact & Social GoodPropTech

Sameh Saleh

Co-investors500 GlobalFirst CircleP1 Ventures

Money254money254.co.kein𝕏

Money254 is an online platform that lets users compare over 150 verified loans from banks, microfinance institutions, and digital lenders for personal and business needs.

FintechMarketplaces

Co-investorsNorrsken22Overton Venture Capital

Nashgetnashglobal.comin𝕏

Nash provides a ledger-based finance platform that consolidates banking, accounting, payments, treasury, and expense management for companies conducting cross-border operations in Africa.

FintechSan Francisco, US

Anthony Wagacha(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorAndreessen HorowitzRackhouse Venture Capital

Ndovundovu.coin𝕏

Ndovu is a digital investment platform that gives individuals access to local and global financial markets along with tailored financial advice and diversified investment solutions.

Crypto & Web3Fintech

Co-investors4DX VenturesCo-Creation Hub (CcHUB)Future AfricaNairobi Business Angel NetworkOui CapitalSprint Vc

Olivoliv.finance

Oliv offers a digital working capital financing product that uses a credit engine to analyze a business's performance and assign available credit within minutes.

Fintech

Steve Heim(Founder)in

Co-investorsAlter GlobalAlgebra Ventures

Orcaorca-fraud.comin

Orca provides an AI-powered fraud orchestration platform designed to detect and prevent digital fraud in traditional and decentralised financial systems, with a focus on emerging markets in Africa.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintechCape Town, ZA

Thalia Pillay(CEO)Carla

Co-investorsNorrsken22CV VCFirst CircleMusha Ventures

Orcaorcawater.lifeinMar 2026

Orca Water builds a water monitoring and predictive leak detection system that uses ultrasonic sensors and machine learning to visualize and localize water use down to specific fixtures via an interactive dashboard.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechIoT

Co-investorsForesightInnovation UBCAnkona CapitalBrighton Park CapitalMizMaa VenturesNorrsken22+2 more

Orcaorcainc.comin𝕏Mar 2026 · $2.4M

Orca is a software platform that modernizes venture capital fund management by automating operations and streamlining workflows.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Shalom(CEO and Founder)Itzik(Head of Growth)Artem(Chief Product Officer)Meital(CFO)

Co-investorsF2 Venture CapitalState of Mind VenturesAnkona CapitalBrighton Park CapitalMizMaa VenturesNorrsken22+2 more

Papspapslogistics.com

Paps is a technology-driven transport and logistics company offering end-to-end supply chain services including warehousing, freight, customs operations, and last-mile delivery, supported by its own suite of logistics applications.

Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaS

Co-investors4DX VenturesSaviu Ventures

Peach Paymentspeachpayments.comin𝕏

Peach Payments provides secure payment links that allow businesses to accept customer payments through preferred methods without requiring a website or mobile app.

E-commerceFintechSaaSCape Town, ZA

Rahul Jain(Co-founder & CEO)inAndreas Demleitner(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsApis Partners

Pharmacy Martspharmacymarts.com

Building efficiencies across the pharmaceutical ecosystem through B2B marketplace and embedded financing.

Cairo, EG

Mahmoud Shousha(Founder)

Co-investorsAcasia VenturesCairo Angels Syndicate FundExpert DOJOOcterra CapitalOui Capital

Quro Medical Exitedquromedical.co.zain𝕏

Quro Medical delivers digital health solutions aimed at improving access to and affordability of healthcare services in Africa.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaSCape Town, ZA

Vuyane Mhlomi(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inZikho Pali(Co-Founder & Chief Operations Officer)in

Seamless HRseamlesshr.comin𝕏

Seamless HR provides financial solutions for employees, including earned wage access, term loans, and salary advances, delivered as workplace benefits to enhance employee retention and financial wellbeing.

FintechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSLagos, NG

Emmanuel Okeleji(CEO & Co-Founder)inDeji Lana(CTO & Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsArgonautic VenturesCapria VenturesConsonance Investment ManagersHelios Digital VenturesIngressive CapitalLateral Capital+5 more

Sendboxsendbox.coinOct 2021 · $1.8M

Sendbox is a logistics and delivery platform that enables local and international shipping for e-commerce sellers, social commerce merchants, and individuals.

B2B MarketplacesE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainLagos, NG

Emotu Balogun(Founder)inOlusegun Afolahan(Founder)in

Co-investors4DX VenturesFlucas VenturesKube VCMicrotractionTimon CapitalY Combinator+2 more

Shara Inc.shara.co

Shara provides collateral-free business loans to small and medium business owners in Nigeria, offering working capital to help them stock inventory and grow.

Fintech

Co-investorsCanaan PartnersMusha VenturesNorrsken22Scribble VenturesTimon CapitalTLcom Capital

Star Kitchens Grouporda.africain

Star Kitchens Group builds Orda, a cloud-based restaurant operating system and ePos for African food businesses.

Walnut, US

Co-investorsAjim CapitalLoftyInc CapitalMicrotractionQuona CapitalTechstarsDFS Lab+1 more

tabbtabbhq.com

Tabb provides a platform enabling banks to issue credit lines that are accepted across a network of suppliers, eliminating the need for institutions to build proprietary infrastructure.

B2B MarketplacesFintechSaaS

Tugendegotugende.comin𝕏Mar 2021

A platform offering integrated services for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), including insurance products, safety training and gear, and genuine parts and service sourcing.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFintechImpact & Social GoodInsurTechMobility & TransportationKampala, UG

Co-investorsCeniarthGlobal PartnershipsCordaid Investment ManagementPartech Ventures

Turacoturaco.insurein𝕏

Turaco provides embedded insurance products—including hospital cash, credit life, funeral, micro-property, and accident cover—that businesses can integrate to offer to their customers.

AI & Machine LearningFintechImpact & Social GoodInsurTechWilmington, US

Ted Pantone(Co-Founder & CEO)Charles Welden(Director)Rachel Levenson(Director)Peter Gross(Director)Brekly Pantone(Director)

Co-investorsAfricInvestAmbassadors Impact NetworkGlobal PartnershipsMercy Corps VenturesMusha VenturesOperator Stack+2 more

Turnstayturnstay.comin

TurnStay provides payment processing and global finance infrastructure for African travel businesses, helping them reduce booking fees and transaction costs through a platform offering multiple currency options and lower payment processing rates.

B2B MarketplacesFintechTravel & Hospitality

Alon Stern(Founder)in

Co-investorsCV VCDigital Currency GroupFirst CircleIncisive VenturesTLcom CapitalDFS Lab

Tuteriatuteria.comin𝕏

Tuteria is an online marketplace connecting students and parents with professional tutors across Africa, offering tutoring for school subjects, exam preparation (IELTS, GMAT, JAMB, WAEC, SATs, IB and others), and skills such as languages and music.

EdTechMarketplaces

Co-investorsChui Ventures

Widebotwidebot.aiin

WideBot AI offers an Arabic-first AI-as-a-Service platform designed for governments and enterprises in the MENA region to support digital transformation and operational optimization.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaS

Saif Ahmed(Founder)inMohamed Nabil(Founder)in

Yakeeyyakeey.comin𝕏Aug 2025

Yakeey is a Moroccan real estate platform that lists verified properties—each visited by a certified Yakeey advisor before publication—and connects buyers and sellers with a dedicated advisor from viewing to signing.

MarketplacesPropTechNew York, US

Karim Beqqali(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardAli Ashraf Hassan Mokhtar(Director)inFaycal Mikou(Director)Francois Henrot(Director)Mike Mompi(Director)in

YeboFresh Exitedyebofresh.co.za

Yebo Fresh provides technology-enabled distribution and market intelligence to connect brands and suppliers with independent retailers across South Africa's general trade sector, operating a network of over 72,000 township entrepreneurs supported by a field team of over 220 agents.

AgTechB2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainRetail Tech

Jessica Boonstra(Founder & CEO)

BoardStefan Allesch-Taylor

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Dot BankEdenEdenLifeHakimuHub2Lua AIOrdaQuro MedicalSendyVulaYebo Fresh

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Enza Capital made?
Enza Capital has 53 tracked investments, including 8 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Enza Capital invest at?
Enza Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
What is Enza Capital's typical check size?
Enza Capital typically writes checks of $250K – $5M.
What sectors does Enza Capital focus on?
Enza Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Does Enza Capital lead rounds?
Enza Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Who does Enza Capital co-invest with?
Enza Capital most often shares deals with TLcom Capital, 4DX Ventures, Digital Currency Group, among 72 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

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Enza Capital's Mike Mompi on Investing in Africa's Tech Future

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Enza Capital's Mike Mompi discusses what the company is all about.

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