Renew Capital Overview
- Investor Type
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Venture Capital
- Status
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Active
- Professionals
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11
- Investments
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64
- Portfolio
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38
- Exits
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16
Renew Capital General Information
Company Description
Founded in 2007, Renew Capital is a venture capital firm based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The firm invests in companies operating in the impact and technology sectors across Africa.
Business Details
Website
www.renewcapital.comYear Founded
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Corporate Office
- Galani Cafe, 2nd Floor, Jacros
- Addis Ababa
- Ethiopia
Renew Capital Investments (64)
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Company Stage | Lead Partner |
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| NjiaPay | 28-Mar-2026 | Seed Round | Other Financial Services | Generating Revenue | ||
| Bareconnect | 13-Feb-2026 | Business/Productivity Software | Generating Revenue | |||
| Enakl | 18-Dec-2025 | Application Software | Generating Revenue | |||
| ChipChip | 01-Sep-2025 | Internet Retail | Generating Revenue | |||
| Hypeo Ai | 15-Aug-2025 | Business/Productivity Software | Generating Revenue | |||
| Beemi | 29-May-2025 | Entertainment Software | Generating Revenue | |||
| Tendo | 29-Apr-2025 | Internet Retail | Generating Revenue | |||
| Konnect (Financial Software) | 16-Apr-2025 | Financial Software | Generating Revenue | |||
| Dabchy | 18-Feb-2025 | Later Stage VC | Internet Retail | Generating Revenue | ||
| Affinity (Specialized Finance) | 11-Feb-2025 | Seed Round | Specialized Finance | Generating Revenue |
Renew Capital Exits (16)
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size |
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| STIMA | 04-Sep-2026 | Out of Business | |
| Pluto (Business/Productivity Software) | 05-Aug-2026 | ||
| East Africa Emergency Services | 26-Apr-2026 | ||
| Ethiopian Sesame Co. | 26-Apr-2026 | ||
| Roscas | 04-Apr-2026 | ||
| Easy Matatu | 27-Mar-2026 | ||
| FC Specialty Restaurant | 01-Oct-2025 | ||
| Teraki | 01-Oct-2025 | ||
| Sadura Food Processing Plant | 06-May-2025 | Out of Business | |
| Desta | 01-Aug-2023 | Secondary Transaction - Private |
Renew Capital Investments by Industry, Year, and Region
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Investments by Year
Investments by Region
Renew Capital Co-Investors (104)
| Name | With | Exits | Lead Partner | Series | Industry |
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| Launch Africa Ventures | 4 |
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| Wita Ventures |
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Renew Capital FAQs
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What is Renew Capital?
Founded in 2007, Renew Capital is a venture capital firm based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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When was Renew Capital founded?
Renew Capital was founded in 2007.
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Where is Renew Capital headquartered?
Renew Capital is headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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What is Renew Capital's total asset value?
Renew Capital has around in total assets under management.
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How many investments has Renew Capital made?
Renew Capital has made 64 investments.
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What has Renew Capital invested in?
Renew Capital has made numerous investments in companies like NjiaPay, Bareconnect, and Enakl within the Financial Services, Business/Productivity Software, and Application Software industries.
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What has Renew Capital invested in recently?
Renew Capital's latest investment was on 28-Mar-2026 in NjiaPay, a company within the Financial Services industry.
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