Top Venture Capital Firms in Nairobi

Between them, the 12 venture capital firms on this page cover FinTech (5), growth stage (2), simple (2) and energy (2). They also list work in Lagos, London, Paris and Africa. 12 of them have written a profile you can read before you get in touch.

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   FD

   FMO Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank

   Energy

   FMO Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank is the Netherlands' development bank for the private sector.

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   Why #1: In business 50+ years, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026

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   Helios Investment Partners

   Also in Paris and London

   Helios Investment Partners is a private investment firm that puts capital only into Africa.

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   Why #2: Founded 2004, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026

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   Goodwell Investments

   Growth Stage · FinTech · Energy · Also in Amsterdam and Kenya, Nigeria

   Goodwell Investments is an impact investor built on the idea of doing well by doing good.

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   Why #3: In business 15+ years, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026

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   NF

   New Forests

   Agritech · Also in San Francisco and Sydney

   New Forests is an investment manager specialising in nature-based real assets and natural capital.

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   Why #4: professional accreditation, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026

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   88mph

   simple · Also in Kenya

   88mph is a seed fund and incubator for technology startups that target African markets.

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   Catalyst Fund

   FinTech · Also in Africa

   Catalyst Fund is a pre-seed fund and accelerator for technology startups that improve the resilience of underserved communities exposed to climate risk.

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   China Communications Construction

   Also in Shanghai and Beijing

   China Communications Construction Company Limited, known as CCCC, is an infrastructure builder headquartered in Beijing.

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   Chui Ventures

   simple · Also in Lagos

   Chui Ventures is an investment company that backs African startups at an early stage.

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    Kepple Africa Ventures

    Growth Stage · Also in Africa and Lagos

    Kepple Africa Ventures is a venture capital firm rooted in Kenya and Nigeria.

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    Maris Capital

    Also in London

    Maris is a diversified investment holding company focused on responsible, long-term growth in Africa.

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    Norrsken 22

    FinTech · Also in Washington and New York City

    Norrsken 22 is a tech growth fund that invests in African entrepreneurs.

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    TLcom Capital LLP

    Also in London and Lagos

    TLcom Capital LLP is a venture capital firm that invests in technology companies across Africa, backing founders from seed through to later growth stages.

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