Impact Investing

What they do

Renew Capital is a pioneering impact investment firm that bridges the gap between North American capital and African growth markets. Originally founded as RENEW Strategies, the firm built the Impact Angel Network (IAN), now known as Renew Capital Angels, which has become one of the most active angel networks dedicated to Africa. They focus on the "missing middle"-companies too big for microfinance but too small for traditional private equity. They provide not just capital but extensive executive training and operational support to help African SMEs scale, aiming to deliver both risk-adjusted financial returns and measurable social impact.

What they look for

Their core thesis is that the private sector is the engine of development. They believe in "investing, not giving" to solve development challenges. They target high-potential small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and tech startups in Africa that can generate market-rate returns while creating jobs and empowering women.

Stage

Pre-seed, Seed, Series A

Sectors

Fintech, Food and agriculture, Climate, Mobility and logistics, Healthcare, Marketplace, Consumer

Based

Denver, US