About Us

Founded in 2018, Saviu is a Growth Capital fund that backs early-stage African tech or tech-enabled companies, with a strong focus on Francophone Africa.

We invest early, and work closely with our entrepreneurs through the turbulent early years, helping them as they grow and scale their businesses.

We don't just spray and pray. We handpick a limited number of exceptional teams whom we support on a daily basis by leveraging our network and operational expertise.

Our focus

Tech or tech-enabled startups
Operating in Africa - our sweet spot being Francophone Africa
Checks from EUR 500k to EUR 1.5m
B2B or B2B2C business models
Growth potential and clear path to profitability

Saviu I

EUR 10m invested in 12 Tech companies, 72% in Francophone Africa

Saviu II

EUR 45m targeting 15 to 20 Tech companies, at least 60% in Francophone Africa

We require our entrepreneurs to commit to the highest ESG standards, with annual reporting on their impact performance, and a strong focus on creating Decent Work and Economic Growth (United Nations SDG 8) and promoting Gender Equality (UN SDG 5).

Discover our portfolio