CRE Venture Capital

CRE Venture Capital, founded in 2015, is a venture capital investment firm focused on early-stage technology companies that are connected to the African market. Headquartered in Mahwah, New Jersey, the company maintains a regional office in Lagos, Nigeria, to better engage with local opportunities. As a Registered Investment Adviser, CRE Venture Capital aims to foster innovation and growth in the tech sector across Africa, leveraging its expertise and resources to support emerging businesses in the region.

Robel Chiappini

Investment Professional

David Eddyabasi

Vice President

Pardon Makumbe

Managing Partner

Toyosi Oni

Senior Associate - Research and Investments

Past deals in SADC

Stitch

Series A in 2023
Stitch is a payments infrastructure company that helps businesses seamlessly connect to the financial system, so they can deliver a better user experience and optimize operations. Headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, Stitch launched in February 2021 and has global staff. Stitch offers all popular online payment methods and operates as a Payments Service Provider. Its platform supports a variety of pay-in methods and solutions; financial and payment management solutions; and Payouts. Learn more at stitch.money.

Bettr

Venture Round in 2022
Bettr is a digital banking platform aimed at revolutionizing financial access for South Africa's youth. Founded by a group of creative entrepreneurs and fintech veterans, the company addresses the lack of accessible financial products for young people. Bettr's platform allows users to open online accounts, obtain cards, and engage in virtual banking without transaction fees, offering essential tools for transactions, saving, borrowing, and insurance. By leveraging technology and fostering community, Bettr seeks to empower young individuals with the confidence and resources to achieve their financial goals. The organization is committed to creating a new culture of money in Africa, focusing on nurturing individual worth alongside wealth.

Stitch

Series A in 2022
Stitch is a payments infrastructure company that helps businesses seamlessly connect to the financial system, so they can deliver a better user experience and optimize operations. Headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, Stitch launched in February 2021 and has global staff. Stitch offers all popular online payment methods and operates as a Payments Service Provider. Its platform supports a variety of pay-in methods and solutions; financial and payment management solutions; and Payouts. Learn more at stitch.money.

Stitch

Seed Round in 2021
Stitch is a payments infrastructure company that helps businesses seamlessly connect to the financial system, so they can deliver a better user experience and optimize operations. Headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, Stitch launched in February 2021 and has global staff. Stitch offers all popular online payment methods and operates as a Payments Service Provider. Its platform supports a variety of pay-in methods and solutions; financial and payment management solutions; and Payouts. Learn more at stitch.money.

Smile ID (formerly Smile Identity)

Series A in 2021
At Smile ID they believe anyone should be able to prove their identity easily, anywhere in the world. Their team is made up of American and African engineers and financial services professionals with experience across global markets in highly regulated environments. They have built encryption, authentication and security solutions. They have developed image processing technology from the chip level up. They have been part of security investigations and have pursued fraudsters. Having worked with, or for, telecoms, lenders, banks and startups, they know the challenges of building world class technology and they understand the needs of the African consumer and enterprise customer. They are backed by leading Silicon Valley & African investors and they have pan-African reach, with representation in the United States, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and Rwanda.

Tastemakers Africa

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Tastemakers Africa is a travel experiences marketplace based in New York City that connects travelers with creative entrepreneurs in various African cities. Launched in November 2018, the platform currently operates in Accra, Cape Town, and Johannesburg, facilitating unique experiences beyond traditional tourism. Since its inception, Tastemakers Africa has successfully booked around 2,000 experiences for over 400 travelers, allowing users to discover local insights and activities during their visits. The company's mission is to enhance the African travel and leisure landscape by offering personalized and culturally immersive experiences that highlight the richness of local communities.

Timbuktu

Seed Round in 2016
Timbuktu is a South Africa-based company that operates an interactive online platform designed for travelers planning trips to Africa. Founded in 2014, the platform enables users to customize and design their own multi-destination journeys in an engaging and flexible manner. It features a content-rich interface that showcases a curated selection of travel options, allowing travelers to explore and build their safari experiences according to their individual preferences and budgets. By transforming the planning and booking process, Timbuktu aims to enhance the overall travel experience for those seeking to discover Africa.

Timbuktu

Seed Round in 2015
Timbuktu is a South Africa-based company that operates an interactive online platform designed for travelers planning trips to Africa. Founded in 2014, the platform enables users to customize and design their own multi-destination journeys in an engaging and flexible manner. It features a content-rich interface that showcases a curated selection of travel options, allowing travelers to explore and build their safari experiences according to their individual preferences and budgets. By transforming the planning and booking process, Timbuktu aims to enhance the overall travel experience for those seeking to discover Africa.
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