FUNDING THE FUTURE OF AFRICA.
Investing in Technology Driven Companies in Africa’s Fastest Growing Sectors at Pre-Seed & Seed.
THE OPPORTUNITY.
Africa represents one of the last frontier markets for venture capital, with rapid urbanisation, a booming youth population, and increasing mobile and internet penetration creating unprecedented opportunities for innovation. Despite this, early-stage funding remains scarce, leaving a significant gap that Hero Fund is positioned to fill.
GLOBAL IMPACT
African startups are pioneering breakthrough solutions, addressing critical challenges across industries like fintech and healthtech. By solving local problems, they are positioning themselves for global influence.
UNTAPPED MARKETS
Africa’s underserved markets present a vast opportunity for disruptive technology, making it a prime landscape for innovation, transformation, and lasting impact.
DIGITAL BOOM
With a rapidly growing digital economy projected to reach $180 billion by 2025, Africa is being propelled forward by its young, tech-driven population and increasing internet and mobile penetration.
THRIVING ECOSYSTEM
Pro-innovation policies in countries like South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya are fostering a startup-friendly ecosystem, attracting investment, accelerating growth, and driving technological advancement.
A NEW FUND.
A NEW PERSPECTIVE.
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Hero Fund invests in technology-driven companies operating in Africa’s fastest-growing sectors at the Pre-Seed and Seed stages. We believe that early-stage technology startups hold the key to solving some of the continent’s most pressing challenges while generating outsized returns.
Africa represents one of the last frontier markets for venture capital, with rapid urbanisation, a booming youth population, and increasing mobile and internet penetration creating unprecedented opportunities for innovation. Despite this, early-stage funding remains scarce, leaving a significant gap that Hero Fund is positioned to fill.
THE OPPORTUNITY.
GLOBAL IMPACT
African startups are pioneering breakthrough solutions, addressing critical challenges across industries like fintech and healthtech. By solving local problems, they are positioning themselves for global influence.
UNTAPPED MARKETS
Africa’s underserved markets present a vast opportunity for disruptive technology, making it a prime landscape for innovation, transformation, and lasting impact.
DIGITAL BOOM
With a rapidly growing digital economy projected to reach $180 billion by 2025, Africa is being propelled forward by its young, tech-driven population and increasing internet and mobile penetration.
THRIVING ECOSYSTEM
Pro-innovation policies in countries like South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya are fostering a startup-friendly ecosystem, attracting investment, accelerating growth, and driving technological advancement.
OUR TEAM.
OUR PHILOSOPHY.
The inspiration and philosophy behind the name "Hero" stems from the saying, "Not all heroes wear capes." We have a strong belief that ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things. Our mission is to empower the underdogs, the underserved, and the underrepresented, providing them with the opportunity to make a significant impact on their communities and beyond.
APPLY TO INVEST.
Hero Fund is on a mission to back visionary founders and scalable tech startups solving Africa’s biggest challenges. We’re actively engaging with investors who share our belief in the power of venture capital to drive innovation, create jobs, and generate high-impact returns.
Whether you're an institutional investor, family office, high-net-worth individual, or experienced operator looking to become a General Partner or Limited Partner, we’d love to connect. Fill out the form below to express your interest, and let’s explore how we can build the future of African venture capital together.