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    DealFindrInvestorsAries Media Ventures Fund I
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    Venture Capital

    Aries Media Ventures Fund I

    Los Angeles-based early-stage fund (from Aries Media Ventures, formerly Aries Media Project) backing…

    Main Office: Kenya
    Kenya,Nigeria,Ghana,South Africa,Tanzania,Rwanda,Uganda
    3 Portfolio Companies
    Investment Range
    Not disclosed

    Typical check size per portfolio investment

    Instruments
    Equity

    Structure of deployed capital

    Technical Assistance
    Yes — Provided & Supported

    Offers advisory, capacity building, or strategic post-investment support

    Target Stages
    Idea
    Seed

    Company maturity & growth phase

    About the Funder

    Los Angeles-based early-stage fund (from Aries Media Ventures, formerly Aries Media Project) backing tech-enabled media, entertainment and creator-economy startups serving Sub-Saharan Africa, with strategic support from its global media network.

    Investment Thesis & Eligibility

    Target Entities

    Companies

    Mandate & Scope

    Combines direct financial capital with technical assistance and governance support.

    Regional & Geographic Scope

    Active mandate covering Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda. Operates across 7 African countries including Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Tanzania, and 2 more. Primary operational footprint anchored in Kenya.

    Portfolio & Backed Ventures (3)

    Verified Backed

    Aktivate

    Lagos-based creator marketing platform for brands and agencies to discover, manage and pay African influencers, with campaign tracking and analytics.

    NigeriaProfile

    Book Mahali

    Kenyan online marketplace for renting venues and event/production equipment, handling discovery, contracts and payments for hosts and guests.

    KenyaProfile

    HustleSasa

    Ticketing and event platform helping organisers launch, sell and manage live entertainment events.

    KenyaProfile
    Investor Engagement Contact via Email Visit Website

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    At-a-Glance DetailsVenture Capital
    Ticket SizeNot disclosed
    InstrumentsEquity
    Tech AssistanceYes
    StagesIdea, Seed
    Invests InCompanies
    Main CountryKenya
    Focus Sectors
    Media
    Technology
    e-commerce
    Geographies
    Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda
    Kenya
    Nigeria
    Ghana
    South Africa
    Tanzania
    Rwanda
    Uganda