Autodesk Foundation

Corporate foundation providing catalytic capital, software, and talent to early-stage startups and nonprofits…

Main Office: Kenya

Ghana,Kenya,Nigeria,Rwanda,Sierra Leone,Uganda,Ethiopia

1 Portfolio Company

Investment Range

$100k - $1M

Typical check size per portfolio investment

Instruments

Grants

Equity

Structure of deployed capital

Technical Assistance

Yes — Provided & Supported

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

Target Stages

Seed

Series A

Company maturity & growth phase

About the Funder

Corporate foundation providing catalytic capital, software, and talent to early-stage startups and nonprofits scaling climate innovation and workforce development.

Investment Thesis & Eligibility

Target Entities

Lenders and MFIs (intermediary finance)

Mandate & Scope

Combines direct financial capital with technical assistance and governance support.

Regional & Geographic Scope

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

Portfolio & Backed Ventures (1)

Verified Backed

M-KOPA

Growth

Leading fintech platform providing "Every Day Earners" with affordable smartphones, digital loans, and e-mobility through flexible, inclusive micro-repayment plans.

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At-a-Glance DetailsFoundation

Ticket Size$100k - $1M

InstrumentsGrants, Equity

Tech AssistanceYes

StagesSeed, Series A

Invests InLenders and MFIs (intermediary finance)

Main CountryKenya

Focus Sectors

Renewable Energy