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Join us this Wednesday and listen to our founder Franziska talk about our work at Uncap. She'll share more about our approach to revenue-based financing with Unconventional Capital and our, recently launched, software Level ??

??Join Our Webinar: Streamline deal flow and portfolio management with Level ?? We're thrilled to invite you to an exciting webinar where we'll dive into the story behind?Level, an innovative software initially built for operators at Unconventional Capital ?? What to expect: ? A live demo of?Level?by Elias Steiner – see how it automates investment processes, manages pipelines, and streamlines due diligence & portfolio management. ? Exclusive insights from Renate Njuguna, Investment Associate at Unconventional Capital, on how Level transformed their operations. ??Interactive Q&A?– ask your questions and learn from the experts! What is Level? Level is an innovative B2B software solution that simplifies end-to-end workflows for funders and accelerators. Built by operators who understand the challenges of financing and supporting entrepreneurs, Level allows users to cut down on administrative work by up to 40%. Don’t miss out?on this opportunity to discover how Level can optimize your workflow and elevate your investment strategies. ???? ???Date:?23.10.2024 ??Time:?11:30 GMT ???Link to register in the comment section below ?? ?? Heads Up! ?? Are you an entrepreneur? Then this webinar is NOT tailored for you. If you're looking for entrepreneurial funding, please refer to the Unconventional Capital page for more information.

VC firm Uncap has launched a $33 million fund to support African SMEs. The new fund, named Unconventional Capital, offers a non-dilutive, revenue-based financing model. It provides early-stage businesses with capital without requiring them to give up equity. This approach is designed to address the challenges faced by many African SMEs in securing traditional venture capital funding. Learn More:?https://lnkd.in/dvjJ8fUn Renate N. Esther Ndeti Makokha Nasimiyu Nahashon Njenga Johannes Willms Asma Ayed Franziska Reh Linda Isabelle Mohr Katja Ruhnke Conny H?rl Elias Steiner Karen Hitschke #empowerafrica #africa #investinafrica?#VentureCapital #SMEs #Funding #Entrepreneurship #Innovation

Investment firm Uncap has launched Unconventional Capital, a €30 million fund dedicated to providing non-dilutive, revenue-based financing to early-stage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa. The fund will be co-led by Uncap's current investment principal, Esther Ndeti, and the chief executive officer, Franziska Reh, both of whom will serve as managing partners. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dMih--gW * Stay ahead in Africa's private equity and venture capital sector with Africa Private Equity News’ monthly Dealmaker’s Log – a database of reported investment deals, exits, and fundraising closes. Subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/duy5dWPs Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Bopinc IKEA Foundation

Uncap has launched a €30M non-dilutive fund to support African SMEs in sectors like agriculture, trade, and financial inclusion. The Unconventional Capital fund, led by Franziska Reh & Esther Ndeti, offers revenue-based financing to drive growth across Africa. More details at: https://lnkd.in/eqg26rei #SMEs #Africa #Funding #EconomicGrowth

Uncap, a Munich- and Nairobi-based venture capital firm, has launched a $33 million fund tagged Unconventional Capital to support early-stage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa with non-dilutive capital ranging from $22k to $112k. “The fund, co-led by Esther Ndeti, Uncap's current Investment Principal, and Franziska Reh, CEO of Uncap, will work with key partners such as O-Farms, a circular agriculture programme run by Bopinc and funded by the Ikea Foundation, and SAIS, an agritech initiative funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH). “Eligible SMEs must run a registered limited company in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, or Nigeria, with at least two years in operation and not less than $89,000 in revenue in the last 12 months.” Via Techpoint Africa. https://lnkd.in/d6xN2DmR #funding #sme #smefinancing #venturecapital #africa Franziska Reh Esther Ndeti

Uncap has launched Unconventional Capital, a €30 million fund designed to bridge the capital gap faced by early-stage African SMEs. This innovative fund offers non-dilutive, revenue-based financing, providing businesses with flexible funding options to overcome early-stage challenges while preserving ownership. The Fund will collaborate with key partners such as SAIS, and O-Farms, and receive backing from institutions like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Bayer Foundation, solidifying its reputation and innovative approach. Unconventional Capital’s focus is on unlocking growth opportunities for African SMEs in high-impact sectors. By working closely with its partners, the fund seeks to harness their expertise and networks to support SMEs in accessing capital and scaling their operations. With its emphasis on revenue-based financing, Uncap is committed to transforming how SMEs raise capital, creating more opportunities for businesses to thrive across underserved regions. Uncap’s decision to separate its financial operations from its tech platform, Level, demonstrates its commitment to delivering personalised financing solutions while enhancing tech-driven investment support. This strategic move allows Uncap to further its mission of supporting African enterprises while expanding the capabilities of Level, its SaaS platform, to simplify investment management for funders and accelerators across the continent. Led by Esther Ndeti and Franziska Reh, Unconventional Capital is poised to revolutionise SME financing. As Ndeti pointed out, SMEs represent 90% of African businesses yet still face significant barriers in raising capital. This Fund aims to address these challenges, deepen Uncap’s impact, and set new industry standards for innovation and inclusion in Africa's SME sector. #SMEs #AfricanInnovation #Uncap #AlternativeFinance #VentureCapital #BusinessGrowth #DigitalTransformation #RevenueBasedFinancing #EconomicDevelopment #Investment

++ Uncap Launches €30M Fund to Empower African SMEs with Non-Dilutive Financing ++ Uncap has announced the establishment of Unconventional Capital, a €30 million fund dedicated to providing non-dilutive, revenue-based financing to early-stage SMEs in Africa. This new fund represents a significant expansion of Uncap’s mission to support growing companies in sectors that drive economic development, particularly in agriculture, trade & logistics, climate resilience, and financial inclusion.? "Launching?Unconventional Capital?is a pivotal moment for us, and I’m honored to step into the role of Managing Partner. Over the past three years, we’ve championed innovative, alternative financing for businesses across Africa. This fund will address capital gaps for early-stage SMEs as they scale, deepening our impact. I’ve seen firsthand the tenacity and brilliance of our team, and I’m thrilled to continue this journey alongside them. As we launch the fund, we’re not just aiming to support more businesses but to set new standards in the industry for innovation and inclusion. Here’s to the future – one that’s even brighter and bolder." - Esther Ndeti, Managing Partner, Uncap #techafricanews #african #sme #nondilutive #financing #innovation #inclusion #brighter #bolder #business

Uncap has launched Unconventional Capital, a €30M (USD 33.4M) fund providing early-stage African SMEs with revenue-based financing. Backed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Bayer Foundation, the fund will focus on sectors like agriculture, climate resilience, and financial inclusion to boost economic development across Africa. “As we launch the fund, we’re not just aiming to support more businesses but to set new standards in the industry for innovation and inclusion. Here’s to the future – one that’s even brighter and bolder.”

[DealStreet] Uncap launched a USD 33M growth fund to support African SMEs. The fund focuses on addressing the funding gap for early-stage businesses and provides non-dilutive funding to early-stage, high-growth SMEs across Africa. By offering flexible financing options, it aims to address the critical funding gap faced by many businesses in the region. https://lnkd.in/gu3j5RXu #SMEs #Funding #Africa