Chui Ventures

Chui Ventures is a Pan-African seed fund that focuses on investing in exceptional African startups at the early stages of their growth. The firm is committed to supporting local tech founders and leverages its managing partner's extensive experience across the continent. The fund's investment strategy is sector-agnostic, targeting a diverse range of industries including 3D printing, Adtech, Agritech, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Blockchain, Clean Technology, EdTech, Fintech, HealthTech, Information Technology, Internet of Things (IoT), Mobile, and Nanotech. Chui Ventures primarily invests in seed and pre-Series A stages, offering equity funding to startups in Kenya and Nigeria. Chui Ventures is led by Joyce-Ann Wainaina, the founder and managing partner, who has a background in global corporate banking, private equity, and wealth management across Africa, the USA, and the UK. Under her leadership, the firm has made several investments in early-stage companies, demonstrating a commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within the African continent.

Gender-inclusive focus, Early-stage startups, Tech-focused founders