Africa's network of networks
A cross-border venture platform connecting Africa with the United States, Europe and Asia, giving high-growth founders and investors capital, execution and global market access.
Our Mission
Connect Africa's boldest founders with the capital, execution and markets to build globally.
We believe in trust, transparency, and a shared passion for solving Africa's most pressing challenges. We don't just invest capital. We invest time, expertise, and a network that spans four markets, so the companies we back can win at home and abroad.
Africa
Where our founders build, and where Staunch Capital invests.
United States
Capital, customers and co-investors for companies ready to cross over.
Europe
Partners, investors and expansion routes for African technology.
Asia
New sources of capital and markets for the founders we back.
Tools, knowledge, and confidence.
Enable
We provide startups with the tools, networks, and resources they need to launch, grow, and scale.
Educate
Through mentorship and real-world expertise, we turn lessons into action and knowledge into results.
Encourage
We encourage resilience, creativity, and ambition. Pushing founders to take bold steps and embrace challenges.
The people behind Staunch
One team across every arm of the platform.
Oliver Christodoulou
Partner
“African startups are uniquely positioned to solve local challenges with global applications. My vision is to create an ecosystem where innovation thrives and impact scales.”
Adam Lamprecht
Venture Associate
“You cannot simply throw money at founders and expect thriving businesses. I want to provide African startups with the resource they actually need: hands-on operational support, working inside companies to help founders achieve their vision.”
William Raw
Venture Associate
“Innovation in Africa is a marathon, not a sprint. The finish line is a transformed continent with infinite potential and infinite scalability. To pioneer this change with leading innovators is what it's about for me.”
Timo van de Koevering
Partner
“While good ideas and talent is everywhere, the capacity for execution is what drives change. I am committed to build systemic innovation designed to tackle the world's most critical problems.”
In the field
On the ground at events, inside ventures, alongside founders.
Initiatives
Programs we run and partnerships we lead.
Growth Partners
10 partners
Stories from the ecosystem
Interviews, founder stories, and moments from the events and ventures we back.
Always Keep on Walking & Iterating with Venture Builder Oliver Christodoulou | Unknown Stories Ep.2
Venture builder Oliver Christodoulou on iterating relentlessly and building through uncertainty.
Real Talk About Raising Money in Africa
An honest conversation about what it really takes to raise capital as a founder on the continent.
