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Since 2021, CommerzVentures has backed 3 African startups across 4 disclosed funding rounds totaling $193M, most heavily in Egypt and Fintech.
CommerzVentures is an independent, return oriented venture capital firm that focuses on financial technology sectors. According to its official website, the firm manages multiple funds and operates as a specialist fintech investor. CommerzVentures is based in Frankfurt am Main in Germany. CommerzVentures invests in early and growth stage companies in fintech and related areas. Its activity in Africa includes participation in Series B and Series C funding rounds, as well as an additional venture round that was not stage specified. Based on verified investment data, the firm has backed companies in Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa, with a strong emphasis on fintech and a complementary exposure to e commerce and retail. In Africa, CommerzVentures has supported Money Fellows in Egypt, Sabi in Nigeria, and Onafriq in South Africa. These investments align with its focus on financial technology and the digital transformation of financial and commerce infrastructure. The firm often invests alongside other international and regional investors, reflecting a collaborative approach to scaling high growth African technology companies.
Data updated · Aug 20, 2026
CommerzVentures has backed 3 African startups across 4 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners, totaling $193M since 2021.
Mostly Series B: 2 of its 4 tracked rounds are at that stage, followed by Venture (Round not Specified) (1).
CommerzVentures's tracked rounds are concentrated in Egypt (2), Nigeria (1), South Africa (1).
Its tracked rounds lean toward Fintech (3), E-commerce & Retail (1).
CommerzVentures most often shares rounds with Partech (2 shared deals), Al Mada Ventures (1 shared deal), Development Partners International (1 shared deal).
CommerzVentures is an independent venture capital firm that focuses on financial technology sectors. It is a specialist fintech investor and also invests in related areas such as insurtech and climate focused financial technology where confirmed by its official materials.
Verified records show that CommerzVentures has backed Money Fellows in Egypt, Sabi in Nigeria, and Onafriq in South Africa. These companies operate in areas such as savings circles and consumer finance, supply chain and commerce infrastructure, and interoperable payments across Africa.