Equator

Equator is a venture capital firm with teams in Nairobi, Lagos, London and Fort Collins, Colorado, investing in Sub-Saharan Africa. It backs tech-enabled, early-stage ventures that are accelerating an equitable climate transition in the region, focused on energy, agriculture and mobility and the intersections between them. The firm looks for low-carbon technologies and business model innovation, often pairing global technology IP with deep in-market experience to address material economic and sustainability challenges. It seeks high-growth, ready-to-scale ventures driven by technology and business model innovation. Equator invests at Seed and Series A, and its $55M fund reached final close in March 2025. Portfolio companies receive hands-on support through a shared post-investment platform, and sister organization Factor E handles pre-seed investing and supports deal sourcing and diligence. Founders can reach the team through the Get in Touch page on the firm's website.