Invest in the most promising African startups

Preceed was created by CeedCap as a special-purpose vehicle to allow super early-stage angel investors to co-invest in the venture studio’s most promising portfolio companies.

Preceed invests in capital-efficient platform companies that use technology to create a scalable, replicable model for delivering value. These types of companies have the potential to grow quickly and also being able to operate with a relatively low level of capital investment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Preceed and what does it do?

Preceed is a venture studio angel fund that invests in capital-efficient platform companies in partnership with CeedCap, which allows it to access a wide range of early stage startup opportunities in Africa.

What are the benefits of investing at Preceed?

Preceed investors gain exposure to high growth capital-efficient technology businesses, as well as the opportunity to co-invest in follow-on rounds in the most promising companies within the CeedCap portfolio.

What kind of companies does Preceed invest in?

Preceed focuses on businesses that use technology to create a scalable, replicable model for delivering service. These types of companies have the potential to grow quickly and reach a large market, while also being able to operate with a relatively low level of capital investment.

How does Preceed select companies to invest in?

Preceed has an exclusive arrangement with CeedCap, a venture studio, through which it is able to access a wide range of early stage investment opportunities. CeedCap has a venture creation program that helps identify and incubate high-potential startups, and Preceed is able to select companies to invest in from this opportunity funnel. Preceed also has its own internal investment process and criteria for selecting companies to invest in.

What is the risk profile of investing in Preceed?

As with any investment, there are risks involved with investing in Preceed. Preceed is focused on early stage companies, which generally carry a higher level of risk compared to more established businesses. However, by investing in a diverse portfolio of companies and working closely with the management teams of its portfolio companies, Preceed aims to minimize risk and maximize potential returns for its investors.