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IDF Capital
Impact investorJohannesburg · Seed–Growth
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Investment thesis
IDF Capital provides financing to high-growth and sustainable small and medium enterprises across Africa, with a primary gender-lens strategy aimed at delivering both commercial and social returns. As a female-owned and led multi-fund manager, it seeks to bridge the gap in access to finance through structured and responsive financial solutions including cash-flow financing, term-debt financing, venture capital, and private equity. The firm positions itself as a catalyst of economic growth across Africa by supporting entrepreneurs with funding and operational growth support.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.
What they invest in
from 2 of 2 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1E-commerce ×1Fintech ×1Retail Tech ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:Zambia×1
Investments · 2 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathDroppa provides tools for e-commerce businesses to manage product returns, reduce return rates, and automate the returns process while maintaining customer experience.
E-commerceRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsCuritas Ventures
LUPIYA is an AI-powered neobank providing digital loans, payments, and investments to SMEs and individuals across Africa.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesFintechLusaka, ZM
Evelyn Chilomo Kaingu(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlitheia CapitalEnygma Ventures
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesLupiya · fintech.global · Feb 24, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does IDF Capital invest at?
- IDF Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What sectors does IDF Capital focus on?
- IDF Capital focuses on Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is IDF Capital located?
- IDF Capital is headquartered in Johannesburg, ZA.
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