AfriTech AI Startup Fund
Liquidity and access for early stage African tech investments. A VC-style fund for Africa's fastest growing startups.
AfriTech AI Startup Fund
Liquidity and access for African early-stage tech investment. Africa's fastest-growing startups, VC-style fund on Mesh.
What it is
AfriTech AI Startup Fund gives investors exposure to Africa’s most promising early-stage tech startups through a listed Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV).
For the first time, investors can access venture-style returns in a regulated, transparent structure with liquidity, on the Mesh Platform.
AfriTech AI Startup Fund is the first early-stage Accelerator VC fund in Africa to be publicly listed, offering a diversified portfolio of 30 startups across various geographies and sectors.
Unlike traditional VC funds, Startupbootcamp (SBC) provides investors with liquidity via a public listing, meaning they are not locked in for 10+ years.
The fund operates with transparency, providing Net Asset Value (NAV) updates and quarterly reporting.
Furthermore, SBC ensures alignment with its investors by only participating in carry after investors have recouped their full investment, with a hurdle of €2.5M.
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Why invest through Mesh?
We are raising €2.5 million to fund, accelerate, and support 30 high-potential African startups over 3 years, providing them with direct investment and long-term growth support.
Equity in high-growth startups offers investors the chance to capture outsized returns while driving inclusive innovation and job creation across Africa.
Listing this vehicle to the public brings a new level of accessibility and risk mitigation through diversification.
Asset Specifics
Investment Focus:
Unlock liquidity and democratise access to early-stage African tech startups
Investment Term
3-10 years
Recommended: Medium to Long
Risk Rating:
High
Early-stage venture equity
Target Raise:
€2.5M
Benchmark:
African VC ecosystem performance
Issuance Date:
Q1 2026
Public Listing
Why it’s compelling?
Quick Facts
- Access to a unique African VC Index-style product
- Exposure to disruptive early-stage tech startups – previous portfolio companies include: Kuda, Yobante, Curacel, Akiba, Lulaloop
- Diversification across 30 startups in 3 years
- Transparency with quarterly reporting and external NAV validation
- Alignment of interests: hurdle return ensures investors are prioritised
- Scalable model, future SPVs to follow across sectors (*future SPVs would be separate investments)
Who it's for
Institutional investors seeking alternative assets with strong growth potential
Corporate investors looking for innovation exposure and future acquisition / partnership opportunities
Retail and high-net-worth investors who want access to venture capital opportunities with liquidity on Mesh
This Investment is ideal for:
- Institutional investors with mandates to support African growth.
- Retail investors seeking listed alternative assets with medium-to-high return potential.
- Corporate innovation arms in sectors like fintech, health tech, logistics, and edtech etc.
Important Notes
Market and Rate Risk | NAVs/yields of the reference benchmarks may fluctuate with market conditions; capital is not guaranteed (money-market benchmarks generally aim to maintain a $1 NAV but cannot guarantee this). |
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FX Risk | ZAR investors face USD/ZAR currency risk. |
Processing Cut-Offs | Access / redemptions depend on business-day cut-offs. |
Read the Prospectus | Review each fund’s objectives, fees and risks before investing. |
The AfriTech AI Startup Fund aims to provide diversified exposure to 30 African startups over 3 years while offering investors a liquid, listed structure. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investments in early-stage ventures carry higher risks alongside potential higher returns. This material is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
