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    Foundation

    Mastercard Foundation

    Advances education and financial inclusion, enabling young people in Africa to access dignified, fulfilling…

    Main Office: Rwanda
    Ethiopia,Kenya,Ghana,Nigeria,Rwanda,Senegal,Uganda,Benin,Botswana,Burundi,Cameroon,Cote d'Ivoire,Congo, Democratic Republic of the,Malawi,Mozambique,Sierra Leone,South Africa,South Sudan,Tanzania,Zambia,Burkina Faso,Djibouti,Egypt,Eritrea,Eswatini,Gambia,Guinea-Bissau,Madagascar,Mali,Morocco,Niger,Togo,Zimbabwe
    8 Portfolio Companies
    Investment Range
    $500k - $25M

    Typical check size per portfolio investment

    Instruments
    Debt
    Equity
    Grants

    Structure of deployed capital

    Technical Assistance
    Yes — Provided & Supported

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

    Target Stages
    Growth
    Idea
    Seed
    Series A
    Series B

    Company maturity & growth phase

    About the Funder

    Advances education and financial inclusion, enabling young people in Africa to access dignified, fulfilling work.

    Investment Thesis & Eligibility

    Target Entities

    Companies, Funds

    Mandate & Scope

    Combines direct financial capital with technical assistance and governance support.

    Regional & Geographic Scope

    Active mandate covering Ethiopia, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Uganda, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Malawi, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Zambia, Burkina Faso, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Eswatini, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Niger, Togo, Zimbabwe. Operates across 33 African countries including Ethiopia, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, and 28 more. Primary operational footprint anchored in Rwanda.

    Portfolio & Backed Ventures (8)

    Verified Backed

    Angaza Elimu

    AI-driven e-learning platform delivering personalized, adaptive tools and STEAM training to empower students and teachers across African digital economies.

    KenyaProfile

    Flex Finance

    Seed

    An automated spend management and corporate card platform empowering small and medium-sized enterprises to digitize expenses, approvals, and disbursements.

    NigeriaProfile

    Kathy's Fresh

    Kenyan fresh produce provider delivering sustainably sourced fruits, vegetables, and health products directly to consumers and B2B markets like Quick Mart.

    KenyaProfile

    Moringa School

    Tech education provider training software developers and data professionals through bootcamps and connecting graduates to employers.

    KenyaProfile

    Raphael Group Limited

    Mbeya rice miller and grains processor sourcing paddy and other staples from smallholder farmers, milling, packaging and distributing branded foods.

    MalawiProfile

    Roam

    Designs and manufactures electric motorcycles and buses; has charging / battery rental stations; working with ride-hail platforms; aiming for durable EVs suitable for African terrain.

    KenyaProfile

    Zydii

    B2B SaaS workforce skilling platform providing TikTok-style, bite-sized micro-learning content via WhatsApp and web to empower African professionals with relevant skills.

    KenyaProfile

    iFunza

    Series A

    AI-powered collaborative educational platform connecting families and schools through real-time tracking, integrated school-fee financing, and a curated marketplace.

    KenyaProfile
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    At-a-Glance DetailsFoundation
    Ticket Size$500k - $25M
    InstrumentsDebt, Equity, Grants
    Tech AssistanceYes
    StagesGrowth, Idea, Seed, Series A, Series B
    Invests InCompanies, Funds
    Main CountryRwanda
    Focus Sectors
    Agriculture
    Manufacturing
    Tourism
    Technology
    Education
    Health
    Renewable Energy
    Geographies
    Ethiopia, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Uganda, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Malawi, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Zambia, Burkina Faso, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Eswatini, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Niger, Togo, Zimbabwe
    Ethiopia
    Kenya
    Ghana
    Nigeria
    Rwanda
    Senegal
    Uganda
    Benin
    Botswana
    Burundi
    Cameroon
    Cote d'Ivoire
    Congo, Democratic Republic of the
    Malawi
    Mozambique
    Sierra Leone
    South Africa
    South Sudan
    Tanzania
    Zambia
    Burkina Faso
    Djibouti
    Egypt
    Eritrea
    Eswatini
    Gambia
    Guinea-Bissau
    Madagascar
    Mali
    Morocco
    Niger
    Togo
    Zimbabwe