Speedinvest Launches New Fund for Africa and Middle East Growth Stage Startups
Speedinvest Launches new fund: European venture capital firm Speedinvest has announced its first flagship fund dedicated to early growth-stage startups across Africa and the Middle East, backed by Qatar Investment Authority (QIA),Mubadala Investment Company, and the European Investment Bank (EIB Global).
The move formalises Speedinvest’s long-standing investment activity in the region, now supported by dedicated capital and local teams. Managing over €1.2 billion in assets across EMEA, the firm backs founders from pre-seed to growth stage with access to its global network of customers, industry leaders, and follow-on investors.
Bridging Europe and Emerging Markets
Oliver Holle, CEO of Speedinvest, said the fund reflects a long-term commitment to the region. “At a time of increasing global fragmentation, building strong, diversified bridges between Europe and other strategic regions is becoming ever more important,” he said.
Also, For Africa’s startup ecosystem, the Speedinvest new fund for Africa and the Middle East addresses a persistent growth-stage funding gap and signals that serious, patient capital is finally paying attention.
