Investor network
A VC’s advice for early-stage startups fundraising
To many outsiders, venture capital is a somewhat mysterious industry. People who are called VCs are managing multi-million or even billion-dollar institutional money, saying… read more
Blue Haven Initiative LLC
Supporting startups delivering basic services in Sub Saharan Africa
Blue Haven Initiative makes investments in profitable companies, nonprofit organizations and new ventures creating positive social or environmental impact. To enhance innovation, we invest using a variety of capital types, including equity, debt, and hybrid structures. We strive to improve social and environmental performance across our portfolio while optimizing financial returns appropriate to each asset class.
Where We Invest
Blue Haven Initiative invests globally across a range of sectors, including:
➢ Affordable and Green Real Estate
➢ Education
➢ Energy & Environment
➢ Financial Inclusion
➢ Health
Overview
| Website | Visit website |
| Location | Cambridge, MA, United States |
| Targets | Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe |
| Sectors | Banking, Clean technology, EdTech, Education, Financial services, Healthcare, HealthTech, HR and recruitment, Mobile, Renewable energy |
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Team
Portfolio
| Name | Country | Sector(s) | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shortlist Shortlist helps growing enterprises hire based on skills and potential | Kenya | Artificial intelligence, Enterprise software, Inte… |
Articles
Ground Game: Smart Investing in Africa
In April I was sitting at Pete’s, the outdoor café in Nairobi’s iHub, lunching with a Nairobi-based entrepreneur. Pete’s and the iHub can make… read more