Founded in 2008, Samurai has launched and managed six funds in Japan, through which it has backed around 130 startups.
We will make innovation with African startups. We dedicatedly support founders building businesses contributing to Africa’s transition for the future
Targeted verticals:
- Energy
- Medical / Healthcare
- Finance / Insurance
- Agricutlure
- Retail / EC
- Logistics
- Transportation Mobility
- Entertainment
Overview
Website | Visit website |
Location | Tokyo, Japan |
Targets | Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa |
Sectors |
Agribusiness, Agritech, Biotechnology and medical research, Clean technology and energy, Creative, media and entertainment, E-commerce, EdTech, Financial services, Fintech, Healthcare, Healthcare providers and services, HealthTech, Insurance, Logistics, Medical equipment and supplies, Public transport, Renewable energy, Retail, Retail and wholesale, Sexual and reproductive health and rights, Specialty retail, Transport and logistics
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Part of |
Team
Portfolio
Name | Country | Sector(s) | Stage |
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Bluewave Insurance Agency Insurance easier, better |
Kenya | Clean technology, Financial services, Insurance | |
Xente Tech Limited Simple, Smart Business Account |
Uganda | Banking, Fintech, Online payment processing | Growth stage |
Complete Farmer Feed Tomorrow |
Ghana | Crop farming | Growth stage |
EvolveDigital Digital transformation company |
Nigeria | ICT | Startup stage |
QuickBus Compare and book long distance bus tickets. |
United Kingdom | Transport and logistics | Growth stage |
MPost An Address for every one |
Kenya | Logistics |