Orange Ventures Africa invests €500,000–€5m in African tech startups with product-market fit. You need traction, a pitch deck, and ideally some connection to Orange's digital or telecom ecosystem.
Orange Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Orange Group, investing in African tech startups including those in Senegal where Orange has a major operational presence. It provides equity investments to early and growth-stage startups in digital, fintech, and connectivity sectors, with deal sizes typically ranging from EUR 500,000 to EUR 5 million.
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Orange Ventures screens applications for sector fit, product readiness, and traction. Founders with strong fundamentals move to pitch meetings with the investment team. The full assessment typically takes several weeks and evaluates market opportunity, team capability, and alignment with Orange's ecosystem. Deal terms and investment timelines are discussed with shortlisted founders.
What reviewers look for
No. Orange Ventures invests across Africa, though Senegal is a priority market given Orange's strong presence there. You must be operating significantly in Africa, not just registered offshore.
Seed to Series B. You must have a working product and some evidence of market traction—customers, downloads, or revenue. Pure ideas are not funded.
It means Orange prefers startups that could integrate with or benefit from Orange's network, telecom infrastructure, or existing customer base. This is preferred, not mandatory.
Usually 6–12 weeks from submission to investment decision for serious candidates. Initial screening is faster; deeper due diligence takes longer.
Orange Ventures is a venture capital investor, so it takes equity stakes. The percentage depends on the investment size and your company valuation.
Guide written from the official programme page on 16 October 2026. Funders change their rules, so confirm the details on the official page before you apply.
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