Fundraising FoxInvest With Passion Fund
Angel networkParis · Pre-Seed–Seed · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Kara Ventures invests in African startups, bringing together two angel investors who spent 18 months exploring 14 African countries to understand the continent's business landscape. The firm positions itself as a hands-on partner rather than purely a financier, helping founders navigate the complexities of building startups in Africa. It leverages a strong network and insights into critical problems to back founders, emphasizing a willingness to take risks, patience, and long-term commitment to founder success. Beyond capital, the firm builds tools to support founders, including a founders toolkit, country deep dives, and media content.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 4 of 4 portfolio companiesFintech ×4Enterprise Software ×2SaaS ×2Crypto & Web3 ×1HR Tech ×1Marketplaces ×1
HQs:Kenya×2United Kingdom×1Nigeria×1
Investments · 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path
Capi Money provides cross-border payment services for importers in emerging markets, enabling them to pay suppliers in multiple currencies with settlement within 24 hours.
FintechLondon, GB
Mitch Riley(Co-founder / CEO)inScott Liddle(Founder)inMitchell James Riley(Executive Officer, Director)Thomas Watson(Director)
Co-investorsfirstminute capitalKima VenturesMusha VenturesPioneerRebel FundSouth Quad+11 more
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Cleva provides USD accounts and virtual USD cards for receiving international payments, with features including ACH/wire transfers, currency conversion, rewards programs, and point redemptions.
Crypto & Web3FintechLagos, NG
Tolu Alabi(Founder/CEO)inPhilip Abel(Founder/CTO)in
Co-investorsFirstCheck AfricaKairos AngelsNewfund CapitalRainfall VenturesThe Raba PartnershipWayfinder Ventures+4 more
Triply provides an integrated platform for travel businesses in Africa that consolidates payments, invoicing, payroll, accounting, and operational management in one system.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechMarketplacesSaaSNairobi, KE
Peter Wachira(Founder)inCollins Muthinja(Founder)in
Co-investors4DX VenturesOui CapitalThe Baobab NetworkY Combinator500 GlobalAccion+3 more
Workpay provides HR, payroll, compliance, and benefits administration services for businesses with remote and local teams across Africa.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechSaaSNairobi, KE
Paul Kimani(Founder)inJackson Kibigo Kungu(Founder)inEdwin Njuguna Mwangi(Executive Officer)David Maina Kariuki(Executive Officer)
BoardNgetha Waithaka(Director)inRyosuke Yamawaki(Director)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorAcadian Ventures Management, LlcNorrsken22P1 VenturesSaviu VenturesSoma Capital+9 more
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Invest With Passion Fund invest at?
- Invest With Passion Fund invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Invest With Passion Fund focus on?
- Invest With Passion Fund focuses on Enterprise Software, Fintech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Invest With Passion Fund located?
- Invest With Passion Fund is headquartered in Paris, FR.
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