EQUATOR AFRICA

Thesis

Equator Africa is a thesis-driven venture capital firm focused on accelerating an equitable climate transition in Sub-Saharan Africa. They invest in technology-enabled, early-stage ventures addressing climate change challenges, particularly in the energy, agriculture, and mobility sectors. Their strategy involves identifying commercially viable startups with innovative solutions, integrating hardware and software for decarbonization. Equator Africa invests from pre-seed through Series A, aiming to bridge funding gaps and de-risk investments for later-stage funds. They provide direct equity investments, with reserves for follow-on rounds, and actively involve LPs for co-investment. The firm also offers hands-on support to founders in refining unit economics, governance, and expansion. The first fund closed with $55 million USD, targeting 15-18 ventures with check sizes ranging from $750,000 to $2 million for seed and Series A, and up to $5 million. Their geographic focus is Sub-Saharan Africa, with an emphasis on Kenya and regional markets like Uganda, Zambia, Nigeria, and Côte d'Ivoire. Equator Africa operates with teams in Nairobi, London, and Colorado, and works alongside Factor E, a sister venture-building organization.

Related lists

• Pre-seed Climate investors
• Seed-stage Climate investors
• Series A Climate investors