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Since 2020, BFA Global has backed 7 African startups across 7 disclosed funding rounds totaling $350,000, most heavily in Nigeria and Agri Tech.
BFA Global is an impact innovation firm founded in 2006 that combines research, advisory, venture building, and investment expertise to build a more inclusive, equitable, and resilient future for underserved people and the planet. Headquartered in Nairobi and Boston, with offices across emerging markets including Medellín, New Delhi, Mexico City, Johannesburg, Lagos, Madrid, London, and Paris, the firm partners with leading public, private, and philanthropic organizations to catalyze innovation ecosystems for impact. BFA Global's investment activity in Africa demonstrates a focus on early-stage ventures addressing critical challenges across multiple sectors. The firm has backed companies in South Africa, Ghana, and Kenya, investing in fintech solutions for insurance digitization, AI-powered analytics for security and incident reporting, and real estate technology for service matching. These investments reflect BFA Global's commitment to supporting startups at the forefront of inclusive technology innovation that improve livelihoods and resilience for underserved communities. The firm leverages a global team of economists, entrepreneurs, researchers, product managers, designers, data scientists, and policy experts with deep local expertise to provide bespoke venture-building support and investment readiness assistance to portfolio companies.
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BFA Global has backed 7 African startups across 7 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners, totaling $350,000 since 2020.
Mostly Other: 5 of its 7 tracked rounds are at that stage, followed by Seed (2).
Its tracked rounds lean toward Agri Tech (1), E-commerce & Retail (1), Logistics & Supply Chain (1), and 4 more sectors.
BFA Global most often shares rounds with Catalyst Fund (4 shared deals).
BFA Global has backed Kandua, an AI-powered service matching platform for plumbers and electricians in South Africa; Jetstreamafrica, which converts CCTV footage into real-time incident reports in Ghana; and Lami, a fintech platform that digitizes insurance sales in Kenya.
BFA Global combines research, advisory, venture building, and investment expertise to support startups developing solutions for underserved communities. The firm provides bespoke venture-building support, investment readiness training, and direct connections with investors and partners to help portfolio companies scale impact.