Launch Africa Ventures is a venture capital firm established in 2020 and headquartered in Ebene, Mauritius. The firm focuses on addressing the substantial funding gap in the seed and pre-Series A investment landscape across the African continent. By targeting early-stage companies, Launch Africa Ventures aims to support and enhance the growth of startups operating in various sectors throughout Africa, contributing to the development of the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Partner, Board Member and Member of the Investment Committee
Janade Plessis Ph.D
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Past deals in CEMAC
Meditect
Venture Round in 2024
Meditect is a social enterprise focused on enhancing the medicine supply chain in sub-Saharan Africa through innovative digital solutions. Operating in Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, and Cameroon, the company aims to address the challenges of accessing quality medicines amidst a rapidly growing population. Meditect develops AI and blockchain-based software designed to track falsified medicines and improve the distribution of pharmaceuticals. By enabling pharmacists to verify the authenticity of medicines, the company strengthens the legal distribution network and combats the sale of counterfeit products, ultimately improving healthcare outcomes in developing countries.
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