Ajim Capital

www.ajimcapital.com

Ajim Capital is a pre-seed and seed-stage VC fund focused exclusively on backing the best African-focused tech companies operating in billion-dollar markets across Sub-Saharan Africa with the potential to become unicorns.

Check Size

Not specified

Stages

Pre Seed, Seed

Focus Areas

Fintech, Enterprise Saas, Vertical Saas

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Investment Thesis

Ajim Capital believes that Africa’s challenges represent significant opportunities for entrepreneurship and market-creating innovation, which are major drivers of global economic growth. The firm is committed to supporting African founders in building world-class companies that compete globally while massively changing lives across the continent. Their approach emphasizes that ‘Africa faces some of the world’s most challenging problems. These challenges are Africa’s opportunities.’

What Sets Them Apart

Proprietary investment database with over 300 proven business models that delivered $388B+ in value in China, India, and Latam, identifying models with highest probability of success in African markets
Team composed entirely of Africans, entrepreneurs, and former operators who have 'been there' and deeply understand the African entrepreneurial landscape
The '5 T's' framework: Team, Temperament, Timing, Technology, and Traction—a structured yet nuanced evaluation approach
Hands-on operational support beyond capital—founders describe them as 'generous with their network and creating opportunities'
Focus on proven business models rather than novel ideas, reducing execution risk