We support promising early-stage startups by partnering with our venture scouts alongside a broader network of global mentors.
Our venture scouts have built some of the most successful startups in Africa. Meet a few of them:
DFS Lab Venture Scout
Founding CEO,
Paystack
DFS Lab Venture Scout
Founding CEO,
Pula
DFS Lab Venture Scout
Co-founder, COO,
PiggyVest
DFS Lab Venture Scout
Founding CEO,
Andela & Flutterwave
DFS Lab Venture Scout
Founder, Kopo Kopo & CEO, Hover
DFS Lab Venture Scout
Founding CEO, WezeTele &
CEO, Pezesha
We start by investing $25K in each team selected to join our cohort with an option to up our investment later on. We then help you build a solid foundation for your startup, including a set of shareable materials designed to help validate your team’s vision. We also introduce teams to our own network of investors who are excited to meet and help our cohort companies.
After your pre-seed round, we work with your team for 4-6 months on a growth plan that leads to your next round of financing. Eventually, we serve as frank friends while you continue to participate in our community.