African Renaissance Partners

African Renaissance Partners is a Washington, DC-based venture capital firm backing pre-seed and seed technology companies across East Africa. The firm focuses on startups with unique datasets and core capabilities in digital and financial infrastructure, with portfolio themes spanning fintech, payments, AI/data, climate, healthtech, agriculture, drones and impact. It is relevant for founders in Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda seeking early capital and hands-on support around technology, governance, fundraising and market expansion.