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FROM SEED TO SCALE

We believe the next generation of African unicorns will solve fundamental challenges.

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Building the Pillars of a Modern Economy

We believe the next generation of African unicorns will solve fundamental challenges.

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HEALTH

Increasing access to quality care through technology.

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PAYMENTS

Creating frictionless commerce for businesses and consumers.

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BANKING & FINANCE

Reshaping how money moves, is managed, and accessed.

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EDUCATION

Democratizing learning and skills development for the future of work.

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AGRICULTURE

Driving food security and efficiency from farm to table.

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RENEWABLE ENERGY

Powering a sustainable future for the continent.

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TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS

Building the arteries of trade and mobility.

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PILLARS OF OUR ECONOMY

WE ARE YOUR
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Capital is a commodity. True partnership is rare. In addition to investing significant resources into your venture, we work alongside you to validate your idea, build your MVP, and find your first 100 paying customers.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Founder First, Always

We succeed when you do. Built by builders for builders.

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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

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Capital is a commodity. True partnership is rare. CVS embeds alongside you, giving you an advantage to go from zero to one hundred.

Instant Credibility

Leverage the reputation and relationships of CVS to open doors that would otherwise take years to unlock.

Build from Day One

Hit the ground running with a dedicated team of experts in product, design, engineering, and growth, acting as an extension of your founding team.

Operational Support

We handle the operational heavy lifting - finance, legal, compliance and HR - so you can focus 100% on executions.

Distribution & Integration

Gain direct access to a built-in customer base and financial infrastructure. We help you design and execute pilot programs to validate and scale within our ecosystem.

Founders Community

Join an elite, curated community of fellow founders who are tackling massive challenges. Learn from their successes and failures in a trusted environment.

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THE DEAL

WE HELP YOU VALIDATE YOUR IDEA

With us as your partner, build your MVP, and gain early traction

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THE DEAL

WE INVEST DEEPLY IN YOUR IDEA

We also take a stake in your business to ensure alignment and success

LIFECYCLE

OUR FRAMEWORK

Our three-phase venture lifecycle systematically de-risks ideas and accelerates product-market fit.

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INCUBATION

Go from a refined idea to a market-ready MVP with early traction.

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ACCELERATION

Achieve operational profitability and prepare for external growth funding.

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MARKET LEADERSHIP

Dominate your market category and achieve significant scale.

We don't believe in luck; we believe in process. Our venture lifecycle is a structured, three-phase framework designed to systematically de-risk ideas and accelerate the path to product-market fit and scale.

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Trusted by the best

CVS has been trusted by leading institutions and companies.

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FAQS

We’re a co-founder, not just a funder or mentor. We build fewer, deeper.

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Have THAT World Changing Idea?

We’re looking for you. Founders with vision, grit, and domain expertise. If you’re ready to take the leap, we’re ready to build with you.

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