We back B2B companies that are leveraging Technology
to transform traditional industries in Africa.
MANIFESTO
Africa is the next frontier to VC investments.
We see tremendous opportunities at the intersection of Technology, the world's fastest-growing populations, and Africa traditional economies. We know there is Talent but not enough capital and appropriate resources to grow scalable businesses on the continent.
We want to be part of the change and enable brilliant entrepreneurs to grow successful businesses from Africa to the World, thus creating more quality deal-flow for the ecosystem, and, ultimately, the Success Stories our continent needs. These are the Outliers we are looking for.
We are backed by some of the world's brightest, most successful entrepreneurs, VC firms and angel investors. We are pioneers. We have an entrepreneurial attitude. We see opportunities where others see risks. We are Outlierz.
" IT ALWAYS SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE UNTIL IT'S DONE " - MANDELA
What we do
We are an Africa-focused early-stage VC fund. We invest in tech-enabled companies at Seed and Pre-Series A, across 4 main markets: Morocco, Egypt, Nigeria, and Kenya.
We add value by building bridges between North and Subsaharan Africa.
SEED STAGE
We invest small tickets in seed stage companies with a product on the market, a solid team and some traction. Our goal is to help you get to the next round of funding.
PRE-SERIES A
We co-invest as strategic investors along-side other VCs in Pre-Series A or Series A rounds, in companies with good traction and revenue who getting ready for expansion.
MORE THAN JUST MONEY
We provide advice, insights from our network of world-class advisors and industry experts, and most importantly, access to market - especially in the Francophone African market.
Who we back
We back African companies based on the continent or based outside with a primary focus on Africa.
We also invest in African diaspora entrepreneurs based anywhere in the world.
Here are some of our main investment criteria.
FOUNDERS FIRST
We back EXCEPTIONAL founders first. Ideas can change. We look for ambitious and passionate hustlers who can EXECUTE and learn fast. We love founders who are on a mission to transforming an industry and becoming a regional or continental industry leader.
TECH-ENABLED
We look for companies that are leveraging Technology to solve a real problem with a scalable business model. We are sector agnostic but are excited about opportunities in fintech, insurtech, logistics, supply-chain & retail, agritech and healthtech.
B2B / B2B2C
We are excited about B2B and B2B2C businesses.
This is where we see the best opportunities in Africa and market-readiness for digital transformation and value-creation. This is also where we can add the most value.
TRACTION & REVENUE
We back companies that already have a product on the market with some revenue and growth.
We love to see how entrepreneurs execute and how the market respond and there is no better way than traction and paying customers.
FAQ about our investment process
ACCESS CAPITAL
If you are on to something, we definitely want to hear from you!
Tell us more about your company here.
Portfolio Companies
Companies we proudly back across the continent and in the diaspora.
News & Updates
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Board, Advisors & Team
We are backed by some of the world's most successful entrepreneurs
and experienced angel investors.
Hassan BA
Special Advisor to the Chairman
on Africa, OCP Group
Venture Partner / Senegal
Job Openings
WE CURRENTLY DON'T HAVE OPENINGS FOR INTERNSHIP POSITIONS BUT YOU ARE WELCOME TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO BE AMONG THE FIRST WE REACH OUT TO WHEN ONE OPENS!
Internship(s) position(s)
You are a passionate and self-driven Intern(s) who wants to be part of an exciting journey at the heart of the early-stage Venture Capital industry in Africa?
Join our team!
Contact
For inquiries or collaboration opportunities - apart from funding, reach out to us at info@outlierz.co
IMPORTANT NOTE:
If you wish to reach out for an investment opportunity, we highly encourage you to fill out our pre-qualification form to make sure you get into our process
and get a quick answer (Button: CONNECT WITH US). We have a pretty automated and fast process.
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