Renew Capital

Renew Capital is an Addis Ababa-based seed and Series A venture capital firm focused on impact technology companies across Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and East Africa, investing in companies developing solutions in climate resilience, agriculture, clean energy, and financial inclusion. The firm invests with initial checks from $500,000 to $2 million and operates from Addis Ababa as one of a small number of institutional venture capital firms based in Ethiopia. The original directory notes the portfolio as various impact companies without specific company names publicly disclosed. Renew Capital plays an important role in building the Ethiopian startup ecosystem and connecting African impact entrepreneurs with institutional capital.