Kepple Africa Ventures
VC
2019
$60 M
Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Investment Ticket
Investment Horizon
Investment Stage
Exit Strategy
Profile
Kepple Africa Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on investing in early-stage tech startups across Africa, particularly in East and West Africa. Founded in December 2018 by Ryosuke Yamawaki and Takahiro Kanzaki, the firm has regional offices in Nairobi, Kenya, and Lagos, Nigeria. Kepple makes seed investments ranging from $50,000 to $150,000, with an average investment of $100,000, and has completed 75 investments across the continent as of January 2024.
The firm targets early-stage companies in various sectors, with a strong emphasis on fintech, logistics, health, and agriculture. Kepple prides itself on a quick investment process, often completing deals within two weeks. In addition to providing capital, Kepple serves as a connector, linking entrepreneurs to a network of investors and corporate partners, particularly bridging the African and Japanese startup ecosystems. Its portfolio includes notable companies like TIBU Health, SESO, and Releaf, and it has achieved six portfolio exits.
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Kepple Africa Ventures Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (VKAV) Fund
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Healthcare Services
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
HealthTech
Mobility
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Pre-seed
Seed
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Africa
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$5-10 m
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$60 M
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November 2021
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