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Since 2017, ACE and Company has backed 3 African startups across 3 disclosed funding rounds totaling $5.1M, most heavily in Zambia and Fintech.
ACE and Company is a private equity and venture capital group that focuses on private markets through multiple strategies. According to its official website, the firm operates as a global investment group with headquarters in Geneva and additional offices in key financial centers including Zurich, London, New York, and Cairo. The firm presents itself as a multi stage private equity and venture capital platform with dedicated business lines covering venture, private equity, and investment solutions. Within Africa, ACE and Company has participated in early stage investments that align with its venture and private equity focus. Based on confirmed transaction data, the firm has been active at the seed stage, backing companies between 2017 and 2022 in financial technology and connectivity sectors. Its African portfolio includes seed investments in Nigeria, Zambia, and Egypt, with a particular focus on fintech solutions and telecom and connectivity infrastructure. In Africa, ACE and Company has co invested alongside a broad network of global and regional investors. The firm has participated in rounds that included international venture firms, regional funds, and prominent individual investors, reflecting a collaborative approach to dealmaking and an emphasis on partnering within local and global ecosystems.
Data updated · Aug 22, 2026
ACE and Company has backed 3 African startups across 3 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners, totaling $5.1M since 2017.
Mostly Seed: 3 of its 3 tracked rounds are at that stage.
Its tracked rounds lean toward Fintech (2), Telecom & Connectivity (1).
ACE and Company most often shares rounds with Y Combinator (2 shared deals), Runa Capital (1 shared deal), The Todd & Rahul Angel Fund (1 shared deal).
ACE and Company is a private equity and venture capital group headquartered in Geneva, with additional offices in cities such as Zurich, London, New York, and Cairo. It focuses on private markets through multiple strategies that include venture, private equity, and investment solutions.
ACE and Company has supported several African startups at the seed stage, including GetCapsa in Nigeria, Union54 in Zambia, Wifi.com.ng in Nigeria, and Dopay in Egypt. These companies operate in fintech and telecom and connectivity, reflecting the firm’s interest in financial infrastructure and digital connectivity solutions.