Jedar Capital

What is Jedar Capital?

Jedar Capital is a Pan African venture capital fund that operates with the ethos of a startup. Founded by a tech operator who transitioned into investing, they are positioned as an emerging leader in the African venture ecosystem. Concentrating on post-revenue, early-stage startups that exhibit consistent monthly growth and promising traction, their investment thesis revolves around enabling and optimizing digital trade across the continent.

Jedar Capital targets companies that are innovating in spaces like Logistics, Supply Chain, Trade-Enabling Infrastructure, B2B Financial Services, SME Enabling Platforms, and B2B Software as a Service (SaaS). With a strong belief that a resilient Africa hinges on robust digital trade platforms, cross-border financial solutions, and efficient logistics and supply chains, they seek to support the digital catalysts of this transformation.

Jedar Capital's investment focus is broad, encompassing various sectors such as Software, Web Marketplace, SaaS, Business Solutions, FinTech and Financial Services, Retail and E-Commerce, HealthTech and Fitness, Logistics and Distribution, Medical Devices and Hospital Services, Messaging, Healthcare and Wellness, and Mobility.

Their investment sizes range from a minimum of $100,000 to a maximum of $5,000,000, with a sweet spot around $1,500,000. This reflects their specialization in earlier stages of funding, specifically Seed and Series A rounds.

Jedar Capital's commitment to fostering Africa's digital and economic development is evident in their curated portfolio and the strategic support they offer to companies they invest in. They invite founders and fellow investors to engage with them, reflecting their openness to new ideas and collaboration to drive progress.