The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) is a philanthropic organization founded in 2015 by Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg. Structured as a limited liability company, it focuses on tackling society's toughest challenges through grantmaking and investments in areas such as science, education, and community needs. CZI provides operational support across its initiatives and has awarded billions in grants while investing nearly $300 million in ventures aligned with its mission. In Africa, CZI has been active from June 2016 to March 2022, participating in five funding rounds totaling $404 million. It invested primarily in HR & Talent companies in Nigeria (four rounds) and Agri Tech in Kenya (one round), targeting Series B through Series E stages. Key investments include multiple rounds in Andela, a talent platform, and Apollo Agriculture, which supports small-scale farmers. CZI frequently co-invested with firms like Spark Capital and CRE Venture Capital, demonstrating collaborative approaches in its venture portfolio.
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