develoPPP Ventures for Investors

We are one of the most active providers of non‑dilutive financing for early-stage startups in Africa. develoPPP Ventures helps de‑risk private capital by backing innovative young companies that deliver scalable, impact‑driven solutions - creating a stronger pipeline of investable ventures.

Portfolio Overview

  • Over 100 Startups financed since 2019 (25 receiving follow-on funding in Phase B)
  • 15 Mio. EUR of funds committed
  • Over 42 Mio. EUR follow-on investments raised by portfolio companies
Here you can find our develoPPP Ventures portfolio.

We are sector-agnostic. Our startups reflect the diversity of the economies they operate in.

  • 27% Agriculture & Food
  • 18% Health & Insurance
  • 18% Sustainable Finance
  • 9% Clean Technology & Energy
  • 28% Other

About develoPPP Ventures

develoPPP Ventures offers an initial investment of EUR 100,000, with the possibility for follow‑on financing as the businesses scale. Beyond capital, portfolio companies benefit from tailored technical assistance, hands‑on support from experienced ecosystem partners and structured peer‑to‑peer exchange across the portfolio. Our aim is to help young companies accelerate their growth, strengthen their commercial readiness and unlock future private investment.

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Let's create scaleable impact together!

Refer promising founders to us. Reach out to discuss portfolio companies and join our mailing list.

Advantages for investors

As an investor, the develoPPP Ventures portfolio offers you de-risked investment opportunities in hand-picked ventures

  • Rigorous DD process – Online pitch interviews followed by full day on the ground with the team
  • Investment-ready ventures – Data room & financial model set up, reporting established
  • Tailor-made technical assistance – Our target TA advances key areas of business boosting performance
  • Leverage for your ticket – Our non-dilutive capital allows you to leverage your own investment
  • Opportunity for follow-on funding: High-performing companies can access up to €200,000 in additional grant funding to further leverage your funds.

Featured portfolio companies

Start-ups to be supported under develoPPP Ventures are selected during regularly held call for applications.

Every new cohort is selected through a rigorous process by our experienced team of local partners, VC4A and DEG Impulse. Each call we receive > 400 aplications for the max. 15 ventures we select.

1

Application

We hold two calls per year (end of June & end of December).

2

Pitch

Pre-selected startups pitch online. Please reach out if you want to join selected calls.

3

Due Diligence (DD)

We visit each promising startup for a personal DD on the ground before we take them to IC.

4

Funding

We can be the first to sign, but will only disburse once the matching funds have arrived.

Contact

For any questions or further information, feel free to reach out to the team at any time.

Julia Stausberg-Umuerri

julia.stausberg-umuerri@degimpulse.de

Sven Witthoeft

Sven.Witthoeft@degimpulse.de

Niklas Fischer

niklas.fischer@degimpulse.de

Lea Lippina

Lea.Lippina@degimpulse.de

DEG Impulse

You can find us here

Kämmergasse 22
50676 Cologne
Germany

Tel: +49 221 4986 8000
E-Mail: info@degimpulse.de

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