Seedstars

2012

Founded

88

Investments

Switzerland

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

Seedstars is an international investment and education company headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs in emerging and frontier markets. With a presence in over 90 countries and 15 offices worldwide, Seedstars focuses on fostering innovation and economic development by investing in high-growth companies across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Central and South Asia. Their mission is to empower entrepreneurs to create meaningful and lasting change through technology and entrepreneurship.

Seedstars offers a range of programs tailored to different stages of a startup's journey, including the Seedstars01 Academy Program, Acceleration Program, Growth Program, Investment Readiness Program, Expansion Program, and Resilience Program.

These initiatives are designed to provide entrepreneurs with the necessary skills, mentorship, and resources to scale their businesses effectively. Additionally, Seedstars manages several funds, such as Seedstars International Ventures, Seedstars Africa Ventures, and Seedstars Youth Wellbeing Ventures, to invest in impactful startups.

The company also operates Seedspace hubs in various cities, including Abidjan, Dar es Salaam, Kuala Lumpur, Lima, Mexico City, Nur Sultan, and Yangon, serving as entrepreneurship centers that offer co-working spaces, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Through these efforts, Seedstars aims to build robust entrepreneurial ecosystems that drive social and economic development in emerging markets.

Investment Focus

Investment Stage

HQ Locations

Portfolio Companies

MOMO (Paraguay), Roque Online (Angola), RedCapital (Chile and Peru), MAGNiTT (MENA region), Seedstars International Ventures II, Seedstars Africa Ventures I

Gepgraphic Focus

Latin America, Africa, Middle East, Eastern Europe, Central and South Asia

Key Differentiators

Hands-on methodology, Community-driven approach, Global network of over 500 investors, Tailored programs for various startup stages

Thypical Investment Size

Not publicly disclosed

Total Funds Raised

Not publicly disclosed

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EdTech

SaaS

Seed

Series A

Series B

Switzerland