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Since 2022, Health54 has backed 2 African startups across 4 disclosed funding rounds totaling $5.2M, most heavily in Cameroon and Health Tech.
Health54 is a healthcare dedicated corporate venture capital vehicle of CFAO Group, a subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho that is a major player in mobility, healthcare, consumer goods, infrastructure, and energy in Africa. The fund operates as the corporate venture capital arm of CFAO Healthcare, investing in innovative health related startups. Public listings place Health54 at 18 rue Troyon in Sèvres, near Paris in France. Health54 focuses on investing in high potential startups that operate in Africa’s healthcare sector. Its activity includes early stage venture investments in health technology and healthcare service companies such as Waspito in Cameroon and TIBU Health in Kenya, with participation across seed and venture rounds. The investment record provided shows a total of three funding rounds between September 2022 and November 2023, all in health tech, primarily in Cameroon and Kenya, which is consistent with Health54’s stated Africa focused healthcare mandate. Health54 has been highlighted by CFAO Group communications as a vehicle to promote innovative solutions that address healthcare challenges in Africa. It has led or co led rounds alongside global and regional partners including corporate groups and venture capital firms, reflecting a collaborative investment approach within the African health innovation ecosystem.
Data updated · Jul 29, 2026
Health54 has backed 2 African startups across 4 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners, totaling $5.2M since 2022.
Mostly Venture Round: 2 of its 4 tracked rounds are at that stage, followed by Seed (2).
Its tracked rounds lean toward Health Tech (4).
Health54 most often shares rounds with Saviu Ventures (2 shared deals), DP World (1 shared deal), Asia Africa Investment & Consulting (1 shared deal).
Health54 invests in African healthcare and health technology companies, with verified investments in Waspito in Cameroon and TIBU Health in Kenya. Its broader mandate is to support high potential healthcare startups across the African continent.
