Kazana Fund
Venture capitalAddis Ababa · Pre-Seed–Seed · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
Kazana Fund invests in early-stage startups across East Africa, writing checks of $100K to $250K at the pre-seed and seed stages. The firm looks for strong founding teams addressing real markets, and describes its team as venture builders, founders, investors, and operators bringing network and experience to each investment. Kazana emphasizes engaging with founders months before they raise, positioning itself as a field-built, partner-driven, and geographically loyal investor.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 2, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's websiteFrequently asked questions
- What stage does Kazana Fund invest at?
- Kazana Fund invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Kazana Fund's typical check size?
- Kazana Fund typically writes checks of $100K – $250K.
- What sectors does Kazana Fund focus on?
- Kazana Fund focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Kazana Fund located?
- Kazana Fund is headquartered in Addis Ababa, ET.
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