Jua Fund
Venture capitalPre-Seed–Seed · 9 people tracked
Investment thesis
Jua Fund is a Pan-African, early-stage venture capital fund focused on writing the first check into exceptional founders at the pre-seed and seed stage. It is sector agnostic and invests in tech and tech-enabled companies, with typical check sizes of up to $250k. Beyond capital, the fund aims to develop the continent by empowering a new generation of African entrepreneurs through equity investments, mentorship, and advisory support. It leverages the Jua Fund Advisory Network, a community of executives, entrepreneurs, investors, operators, artists, and academics committed to helping portfolio companies scale from pre-seed to Seed, Series A, and beyond.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 9 people
from the firm's website
Investments · 4 tracked
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Interactive platform for Africa's procurement marketplace designed to enhance efficiency and collaboration
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Jua Fund invest at?
- Jua Fund invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Jua Fund's typical check size?
- Jua Fund typically writes checks of $250K.
- What sectors does Jua Fund focus on?
- Jua Fund focuses on Sector Agnostic.
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