We are that startup… helping build other startups.
We're not VCs in suits — we're students in hoodies, coding in cafes and campus dorms. We're runny, messy, ambitious — just like you. Nasari is the first open-source, student-run venture capital initiative built by and for dreamers across Africa.
Our Mission
Africa doesn't need another food delivery clone. Or another neobank trying to be the next Paystack. We believe in whatever idea you're working on — weird, wild, unfinished. So we back it. We'll give you your first check — anywhere from $500 to $5,000 — for 1% to 10% of you. That means we're valuing your startup at $5K to $50K before we even hear your pitch. Why? Because we think the simple act of starting is already worth something.
We hate perfectionism
We love momentum. Launch your working MVP in 3 weeks — not 3 years. Don't wait. Apply today. Perfection is your nemesis.
Open-source first
Most of our portfolio startups build on open frameworks, shared codebases, and GitHub repos. We love PRs and shared knowledge.
More than money
We arm you with tools: ChatGPT Plus, Claude, Gemini, GitHub Enterprise, Azure, AWS credits, and other elite API keys.
Hardware & AI ready
Building with hardware? We ship you microcontrollers. Building AI infra? We'll get you GPU time.
Startups we've funded
Our portfolio sits at an estimated valuation of $250K+. These are the bold dreamers we've backed across Africa.
Explore Africa's Startup Ecosystem
We've built a comprehensive map mapping out all the startups in Africa and their profiles — from Lagos to Cairo, Nairobi to Cape Town. Our database tracks the entire ecosystem, helping us identify the next wave of African innovation before anyone else does.
Discover the Nasari 100: our curated list of the top 100 startups from across Africa.
Explore the Map
Navigate our comprehensive interactive map of African startups. From Lagos tech hubs to Cape Town innovators, discover where the next wave of African entrepreneurship is emerging across the continent.
View Startup Database
Access our curated database featuring the Nasari 100 — the top 100 startups from across Africa. Detailed profiles, funding history, founder information, and growth metrics all in one place.
Hardware & API Access
Get access to elite tools and hardware for your startup. From AI API keys (ChatGPT Plus, Claude, Gemini) to microcontrollers and GPU time for training models. We provide the infrastructure you need to build.
Exploring News Posts
Stay updated with the latest from Africa's startup ecosystem. Weekly spotlights on funding rounds, acquisitions, breakthrough innovations, and the founders making it happen across the continent.
General Partners
Sponsored by: ElevenLabs, Microsoft for Startups. Angel backers: Mohammed Saabiq, EHDN. Technical contributors: Mohammed, Mustapha, EHDN. Potential collabs we're chasing: OpenAI, Dell, NVIDIA, YC, UNDP, DRF, Footlocker, NGOs — if you're reading this, hit us up.
"It all starts with you."
"Everything you ever wanted, everything you ever dreamed… It starts now. It starts today. There is no tomorrow." — Melly Mike, rapper. We don't vibe-code (for now). We want you to understand the codebase of what you're building. If it's a Figma prototype, cool. If it's your own full-stack repo, even better.
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