Unlocking Africa’s Potential Through IP-Driven Venture Building

At Anza Capital, we do more than invest—we build, scale, and commercialise high-impact technology ventures that shape Africa’s future.

Our Vision

“Touch and impact ½ billion livelihoods in Africa by supporting early-stage tech entrepreneurial ventures through financial and technical assistance”
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What Sets Anza Apart

Anza combines IP-driven commercialization, venture-building, and strategic capital deployment to transform deep tech into scalable, high-impact businesses. Through the TechTribe Accelerator and SA Innovation Summit, we mentor and support startups in FoodTech, CleanTech, and DigitalTech, reducing risks and enhancing growth potential. Our ecosystem provides access to technical expertise, commercialization pathways, and market expansion, ensuring structured exits and high-yield returns for investors.

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IP-Driven Commercialization for Scalable Ventures

Unlike traditional VCs, we go beyond funding—we de-risk innovation by transforming deep tech into investable businesses.

Venture-Building Meets Capital: The Anza Ecosystem Effect

Our startups receive unparalleled access to technical experts, commercialisation pathways, and market expansion opportunities.

A Targeted Strategy for High-Growth, High-Impact Sectors

Driving innovation in FoodTech, CleanTech, and DigitalTech to shape a sustainable, secure, and digital future for Africa.

Smart Capital Deployment & De-Risked Investment Model

We hedge against early-stage risk through a diversified, sector-focused portfolio.

Strategic Exit Planning from Day One

We design exit-readiness into every investment, leveraging our network of corporates, PEs, and global acquirers.

Our Focus Areas

At Anza Capital, we are committed to investing in the future of industries that have the power to transform society, including our focus areas of food technology, just energy, and digital Africa.

Food Technology

Fuelling the Future of Food
Supporting Revolutionary Entrepreneurs in Food Technology.

CleanTech

Powering a Sustainable Tomorrow
Empowering Entrepreneurs for Equitable Energy Solutions.

Digital Africa

Unleashing Potential, Transforming Africa
Investing in Tech-Driven Innovators for Economic Growth and Social Progress.

Investment criteria in a nutchell

Seed to Series A fund & accelerator
Focused on supporting tech start-ups in Africa
In Foodtech, CleanTech & Digital Africa

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Investors, Operators, and Builders Driving Africa’s Innovation Economy

At Anza Capital, our team brings together seasoned venture capitalists, industry specialists, and experienced entrepreneurs with a deep understanding of Africa’s startup ecosystem. With extensive networks across FoodTech, CleanTech, and DigitalTech, we are more than just investors—we are strategic partners.

We are fearlessly creative and embrace new ideas and mindsets

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We step out of comfort zones, learn and grow together

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We commit, take ownership and are accountable

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We listen to understand, not to respond

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Meet our entrepreneurs

We are thrilled to introduce our portfolio of talented entrepreneurs who are transforming industries and driving innovation. Our portfolio is comprised of dynamic individuals who are passionate about solving real-world problems and creating lasting impact. These entrepreneurs come from diverse backgrounds, ranging from technology to healthcare, and each has a unique vision and approach to their respective markets.

Our Ecosystem

Anza is different to traditional investors. As a group, we form a circular economy which de-risks our investments and delivers much more value to both our partners and our portfolio companies.
SAIS is an organisation devoted to entrepreneurs in all tech industries, all stages, from incubation, throughout the entrepreneurial lifecycle. With a global reach and a local focus, the heart of SAIS lies in its four foundational pillars.

ORIGINATOR I SHOWCASER I CONNECTOR I SUPPORTER

Our annual conference, the SA Innovation Summit, is the largest startup event in Africa, originating, showcasing, connecting and capacitating over 1 500 of the best startups on the continent every year.
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Tech-based investment is growing at a rapid rate in Africa based on a new cadre of both leaders and solutions. However, both investors and entrepreneurs face challenges in making a match. Investors feel that there is a lack of investable opportunities, whilst entrepreneurs find it difficult to secure investment opportunities.

The TechTribe Accelerator addresses this gap by getting businesses ready for investment, facilitating opportunities, and providing crucial support.
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Since 2008, RIIS – our internal strategy and management consulting group – has been building innovation clusters and ecosystems for major sectors across Southern Africa, including mining, aerospace, mobility, oil & gas, and others, always focused on enhancing the overall levels of R&D and innovation, to drive sector competitiveness.
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Through RIIS, we create well-functioning innovation ecosystems, and build deep market relationships and insights.
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