Renew Capital
Founded: July 2007 as RENEW LLC
About Us: Renew Capital is an Africa-focused impact investment firm that backs innovative companies with high-growth potential. Renew Capital manages investments made on behalf of the Renew Capital Angels, a global network of angel investors, foundations and family offices who seek financial returns and sustainable social impact.
Clients: Investment vehicles managed by Renew Capital, international development organizations and foundations.
Services:
Investment management services, with an emphasis on angel and early-stage investing in Africa.
Private sector development consulting with an emphasis on blended finance, ecosystem building and training.
Value Proposition: Renew Capital leverages increased global interest in impact investing, international development’s shift toward blended finance and the rise of the African entrepreneur to accelerate growth of Africa’s private sectors.
Sector Focus: Technology, tech-enabled, agriculture, light manufacturing, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), services.
Impact Focus: Gender-smart, climate-smart.
Geographic Focus: Sub-Saharan Africa.
Voting member: Justin Reesor
Member since 2017