How much do you know about Egypt’s startup ecosystem? In a conversation with Lucas Robinson, Hossam Allam, founder of Climate Resilient Africa Fund, shared some valuable insights with us last October about establishing the first angel network in Cairo, factors driving ecosystem growth and his multifaceted career in film production and sustainable development. Ready for some inspiration and learning? Check out the podcast! Soundcloud Link: https://lnkd.in/dvEVt8zf Spotify Link: https://lnkd.in/dTf6qZz5 And if you still want more insights on Egypt, check out our recent visit in the Secrets to Egypt’s Momentum. (https://lnkd.in/du5pszdT). #investinAfrica #angelinvesting #entrepreneurship #africanventures #ecosystemgrowth
About us
Renew Capital is an Africa-focused impact investment firm that backs innovative companies with high-growth potential. Renew Capital manages investments made on behalf of the Renew Capital Angels, a global network of angel investors, foundations and family offices who seek financial returns and sustainable social impact. Our growing and diverse Renew Capital team includes financial analysts, attorneys, business consultants, marketing professionals and development specialists. We are champions of African private-sectors and passionate about investing in African opportunity.
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https://www.renewcapital.com
External link for Renew Capital
- Industry
- Investment Management
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Addis Ababa
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2007
- Specialties
- impact investing, social investment, social enterprise, international development, due diligence, financial education, financial analysis, and investment management
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Employees at Renew Capital
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Jodi Morris
Venture Guide to High-Achieving Seekers | Success Coach | Venture Travel Curator | Impact Investor | Traveler | Writer | Let’s Venture in redefining…
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Matthew Davis
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Tom Scriven, CFA
Head of Denver Office at RPCK; Partner at RENEW LLC
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Lucas Robinson
Renew Capital's Director of Regional Private Sector Projects
Updates
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Kenya's hustling spirit, openness to the world and maturing economy makes it a great place to tour, live and build startups. The country's innovation is evident in its diverse range of startups spanning sectors such as fintech, agritech, health tech and e-commerce. Learn more about Kenya's entrepreneurial startup scene in five minutes or less! https://lnkd.in/d5b_AT9k #InvestInAfrica #Kenya #StartupEcosystem
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This Week: The US races to disrupt China’s grip on critical minerals. Meanwhile, Eritrea’s Biniam Girmay makes history as the first Black rider to win a Tour de France stage. Don’t miss out on these stories and more on the Africa Brief! https://lnkd.in/dvTYJ_sa
My take on this week's #Africa news - $88.6B in Illicit Flows | HIV Game-Changer | Startup Funding DIP + Is IMF to Blame for Unrest? https://lnkd.in/e8X6wRVC Renew Capital Antony Maina Matthew Davis #AfricaDebt #Kenya #Nigeria #SouthAfrica
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Thanks, Nayantara Jha for the wonderful interview! What’s Africa's economic potential? Tune in to the WT podcast for this insightful discussion featuring Renew Capital’s co-CEO, Matthew Davis.
I had an insightful conversation with Matthew Davis from Renew Capital for the latest episode of #WTPodcast. Matt, with more than ten years of investment experience in Africa and a presence in 14 African countries, shared his journey as an investor, founder, and ecosystem builder. He challenged and dispelled numerous misconceptions about Africa that are commonly held in Western markets. Don't miss this episode for unfiltered and enlightening discussion! Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gpYHZ4V7 #Africanpodcast #Africanventurecapital #Africanstartups
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Opportunity for #Ethiopian Startups! We are excited to announce that the NINJA Acceleration Program is back! Ministry of Innovation And Technology- Ethiopia and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in partnership with Renew Capital, are launching the NINJA Acceleration Program 2024. Don’t miss your shot to be part of our acceleration program and win a full sponsorship to participate in the GITEX GLOBAL Largest Tech & Startup Show in the World in Dubai. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dT8dvvwc 🕔 Application closes on July 12, 2024. Lucas Robinson Samrawit Geremew Lishan Atlabachew Mariah Grubb Lishan Atlabachew Filseta Asrat #startupjourney #startuppitch
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The CFO100 Program for finance professionals in East Africa is about to kick off! Have you applied yet? Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dvT5maQU 🚀 Elevate your finance game in just 10 weeks, starting July 8. What you get: ✔ Training in creating and interpreting financial reports. ✔Skills to transform data into solid decision-making tools. ✔The ability to identify and navigate financial risks early. The program is entirely funded by the Government of Canada – there are no costs for participating. #CFO100 #financeprofesshionals #finance Raisa Chowdhury, Lucas Robinson, Matthew Davis, Pranay Shrivastava
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Renew Capital expands its footprint to South Africa! Renew Capital is proud to announce its investment in pumpkn.io, a South African startup, marking our first investment in South Africa. Pumpkn is actively addressing the funding gap for agribusiness SMEs by facilitating simplified access to financing, helping to bridge the significant funding gaps in the sector. Learn more about the investment in Pumpkn >> https://lnkd.in/dVMvrAvV #InvestinAfrica #RenewCapitalPortfolio #Agribusiness #Fintech #SMEs Zaheer Dindar, Jérôme van Innis, Fazlur Pandor, Matthew Davis, Laura Davis, Chukwudi Ofili, Adam Abate, Melbourne Nyamadzawo
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Renew Capital’s portfolio Octavia Carbon celebrates two years of growth and innovation. By harnessing Kenya's resources and talent, they're revolutionizing carbon capture technology by permanently removing CO2 from the atmosphere. #RenewCapitalPortfolio #dac #climatechange
🌟 Two years ago, Octavia Carbon was just a bold idea conceived on a kitchen table. Martin, Duncan, and Mike dared to believe that Kenya's unique talent, geology, and energy resources could revolutionize the Direct Air Capture (DAC) industry. 📈 Today, that dream has taken remarkable shape. Our team has grown to include 59 passionate and talented innovators committed to building and deploying world-class DAC technology right here in Kenya. With 8 large-scale DAC machines already operational, we are now gearing up to launch our pilot DAC+Storage plant, the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, later this year. 🙏 This incredible journey would not have been possible without our team's dedication and tireless efforts. A heartfelt thank you to our Founder and CEO, Martin, for keeping the flame alive even during the most challenging times. Kudos to our leadership team – Duncan, Mike, Fiona, Diana, and Mwangi – for fostering a collaborative spirit and guiding us with a clear vision through every obstacle. 🚀 Our incredible journey wouldn't be possible without the backing of generous partners to whom we would like to extend our sincere gratitude. Thank you, Catalyst Fund, Renew Capital, Collaborative Fund, and YouWeb Incubator, for your continued support that fuels our growth. 🌍Shoutout to Milkywire, Klarna, WRLD Foundation, Klimate.co, Terraset, Climacrux, SQUAKE, and our other incredible customers for believing in our mission and joining us on this journey of creating a sustainable future. 🔬Science thrives on collaboration, and we are immensely grateful for the expertise and guidance of our esteemed research network and consultants: Synergetic Development Group (SDG) – Consulting, Energy & Infrastructure, Surface Measurement Systems, European Institute of Membranes of Montpellier/France, Climate Patent Collective, TLV CORPORATION, Georgia Institute of Technology DirACC, and Kenyatta University National Phytotherapeutic Research Centre. ⚡The future of DAC is here, and it's taking flight in Kenya! Thank you to everyone who is part of our journey. Keep an eye out for the next chapter as we launch our pilot DAC+Storage plant and highlight Kenya's potential to revolutionize the DAC industry. 🙌 Two years in, onto Hummingbird! #DAC #ClimateInnovation #ClimateAction
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How much do you know about Kenya’s startup ecosystem? Despite the protests witnessed this week, Kenya boasts a very vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem that’s fueled by innovative and growth-oriented entrepreneurs. Swipe through to see the innovation and beauty of Kenya. Want to dive deeper? Read the full blog for more insights. https://lnkd.in/d5b_AT9k #InvestInAfrica #Nigeria #StartupEcosystem Matthew Davis Laura Davis Antony Maina Lucas Robinson Esther Mwikali Shaynerose Magabi Mary Ann Achieng Joy Damaris Mburu Agnes Mbuvi
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🛩 Investment Tour Highlights From the bustling streets of Addis to the tech hubs of Nairobi, follow our travels across Africa’s startup scene! Learn more in the Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/daFAjZgS #EntrepreneurshipTour #InvestingInAfrica
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