Fuzé Portfolio: Early-Stage Investment for African Tech Startups

Fuzé Portfolio: Early-Stage Investment for African Tech Startups

Fuzé, a Business Angel-style investment vehicle backed by Digital Africa, provides early-stage funding to African tech startups through investment tickets ranging from €20,000 to €100,000.

What it offers

• Investment tickets from €20,000 to €100,000, depending on the startup’s maturity stage
• Support for pre-seed or seed-stage tech-enabled startups using technology as a lever for innovation

Who can apply

• African technology startups, preferably with most operations on the continent
• Startups with a clear and convincing pitch deck ready for presentation
• Founding teams evaluated on capacity, profile, growth potential, and impact

How to apply

1. Application: Submit an online eligibility form
2. Analysis & Due Diligence: Review of the startup’s profile and potential
3. Digital Africa Investment Committee: Evaluation by the investment committee
4. In-depth Due Diligence, Closing, and Disbursement: Final steps leading to funding

Good to know

• Fuzé prioritises startups in 18 African countries and supports women entrepreneurs
• The process is designed to be fast and transparent