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$250,000 - $2,000,000
A $30M venture capital fund financed by the African Development Bank and managed by Angaza Capital. Provides equity financing to tech-enabled SMEs in East Africa, with a focus on Rwanda. Part of the broader Rwanda innovation ecosystem that includes Kigali Innovation City (under construction), CMU Africa, and Norrsken Kigali hub.
Technology & Innovation
Information technology, financial services, healthcare technology, ag-tech, ed-tech, smart city solutions, AI/ML, cloud tech, IoT, and clean technology
Growth-stage tech-enabled startups with proven product-market fit and revenue traction ($50K-$5M/year). Focus on companies solving real needs in East Africa with scalable technology solutions.
Angaza Capital provides hands-on portfolio support, access to Rwanda's innovation ecosystem including CMU Africa talent pipeline, Norrsken Kigali hub, and government incentive programs through RDB
Rwanda-focused — must establish or plan Rwanda presence; Equity investment only — dilutive capital; Fund deployment has been slow ($6.6M of $30M+ by Nov 2023); Criticism about relevance to local early-stage startups due to revenue requirements
RIF targets growth-stage companies with existing revenue — not idea-stage. The $50K minimum revenue requirement filters out most early startups. If you qualify, the Rwanda ecosystem benefits (tax incentives, KIC, CMU talent, Norrsken hub) are significant. Apply through Angaza Capital directly. Fund has been expanding beyond Rwanda into broader East Africa.
2021
Active Since
Yes
Deploying
11 East African startups funded by November 2023 ($6.6M disbursed)