Come as you are. We’re not here to test your worth, we’re here to fund your venture.
TELEP Capital was built for you, the African woman who’s building something that doesn’t quite fit the mold. The one whose creative force isn’t always seen in a pitch deck. The one who’s tired of being asked to prove her impact before anyone funds it.
If you’re shaping systems, healing communities, or disrupting industries in ways that honor dignity, we want to hear from you.
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
But you do need to know why you’re doing this, and for whom.
Who can apply ?
We’re looking for founders, co-founders, and leadership teams who are:
Women-led or women co-led (cis or trans)
Operating in Sub-Saharan Africa
Deeply anchored in their communities or ecosystems
Building with clarity, integrity, and long-term vision
Creating value beyond just profit — for people, culture, and systems
We welcome ventures across sectors: from fintech to food systems, care work to clean energy, storytelling to supply chains. If your work centers African lives, we’re listening.
We are especially interested in:
Early-stage builders with strong traction and no “traditional pipeline” access (Catalyst Fund)
Growth-stage companies ready for scale with values intact (Imago Fund)
Bold experiments, ecosystem platforms, and narrative shapers
Ventures that have been told “you’re too early,” “too soft,” or “too political”
If others said no because you didn’t fit their mold — pitch to us.
Our Process
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Initial Review
We assess alignment with our mission, values, and fund criteria
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Relational Due Diligence
We get to know you, not just your numbers
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Tailored Match
We’ll let you know if you’re a fit for Catalyst, Imago, or a co-investment opportunity
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Co-Creation of the Terms
No cookie-cutter deals. We build what works for your reality