We combine expertise that understands the frontier of African tech with the capital that scales it.

We Advise

Research and execution at the frontier of the digital age.

We Invest

Turning frontier research into top-tier returns.

We Build

Helping public and private sectors design, build and scale cutting-edge tech.

Portfolio Companies

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Hustlesasa

Hustlesasa

Hustlesasa aids African creators in selling products online.

Hustlesasa enables African creators to sell digital and physical products online through customizable storefronts.

Industry
E-commerce
Creator Tools
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Latest Insights

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December 9, 2024
Stephen Deng
Stephen Deng

Build Cyborgs not Androids in Africa

We know that funds who are not-Africa or emerging market-focused have become less enthused about investing on the continent.

Build Cyborgs not Androids in Africa
July 15, 2024
Stephen Deng
Stephen Deng

Africa's S Curves

The unique shape of the African tech opportunity

Africa's S Curves
October 16, 2023
DFS Lab (Team)
DFS Lab (Team)

DFS Lab and Mojaloop Foundation Announce 4th Mojaloop Bootcamp for African Payment Solutions

DFS Lab and the Mojaloop Foundation have announced their fourth joint bootcamp.

DFS Lab and Mojaloop Foundation Announce 4th Mojaloop Bootcamp for African Payment Solutions

Recent Projects

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July 25, 2025
DFS Lab (Team)
DFS Lab (Team)

Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) Onboarding Programs for Online Selling: Insights & Best Practices

Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) need more than just digital tools to succeed online. Effective onboarding programs combine business skills training, tailored support for different platforms, and ongoing assistance. Despite these efforts, many programs are hard to find, often exclude women-led businesses, and there’s no unified national database for MSEs.

Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) Onboarding Programs for Online Selling: Insights & Best Practices
December 8, 2023
Leila Haroon
Leila Haroon

Beyond the City Limits: Platform livelihood in Rural Indonesia

In collaboration with RISE Indonesia and sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, we present detailed data on the rising platform economy in rural Indonesia.

Beyond the City Limits: Platform livelihood in Rural Indonesia
November 17, 2023
DFS LAB
DFS LAB

Rural Sellers Report in Indonesia

This publication highlights initial findings from our study of rural platform participants in social commerce, ecommerce, digital agriculture and digital fisheries marketplaces in Indonesia.

Rural Sellers Report in Indonesia