VESTEDWORLD
VESTEDWORLD is a Pre-seed, Seed, Series A and Series B fund in GH, KE, NG, ET, RW, TZ and UG writing $100K–$500K checks into agribusiness, consumer-products-and-services and enabling-technologies.
- Stages
- Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B
- Sectors
- agribusiness, consumer-products-and-services, enabling-technologies
- Check size
- $100K–$500K
- Invests in
- GH, KE, NG, ET, RW, TZ, UG
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2014
- Assets under management
- $20M
Thesis
VestedWorld is an early-stage investment firm founded in 2014, dedicated to fostering economic development and job creation in Sub-Saharan Africa. With a mission to empower African businesses and entrepreneurs, the firm believes in Africa's potential as the 'next East Asia' and bases its strategy on Asian economic development lessons. VestedWorld focuses on three key sectors: Agribusiness, Consumer Products and Services, and Enabling Technologies, targeting companies in the pre-seed, seed, and seed-plus stages, with a preference for Pre-Series A to Series B. Their primary markets include Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria, with secondary interest in Ethiopia, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. The firm typically leads 70% of its rounds, using instruments like equity, convertible debt, and revenue-based financing. VestedWorld also champions gender equity by supporting women entrepreneurs. As of May 2025, the Rising Star Fund had raised $20 million of its $50 million target, with total AUM at $20 million and investments in over 36 companies. They invest $100,000-$500,000 per deal, offering hands-on support, strategic guidance, and network access to help entrepreneurs overcome growth barriers. VestedWorld aims to be a trusted partner, removing access barriers, catalyzing capital, and nurturing growth.
Common questions
Does VESTEDWORLD invest at the Pre-seed stage?
Yes. VESTEDWORLD lists Pre-seed, Seed, Series A and Series B among the stages it invests in.
What check size does VESTEDWORLD write?
VESTEDWORLD writes $100K–$500K checks.
Where does VESTEDWORLD invest?
VESTEDWORLD invests in GH, KE, NG, ET, RW, TZ and UG.