About Oakvale Invest
Who We Are
Oakvale Invest is an Africa-only pre-seed venture capital firm. We back the next generation of African founders building AI-driven companies with the potential to reshape markets.
What We Invest In
- • Stage: Pre-seed only
- • Technology: AI must be a core driver of the product or moat
- • Founders: Aged 18–25
- • Potential: Meaningful market disruption
Geography
Africa only. Companies must be built in Africa or be African-founded and primarily serve African markets.
How to Apply
Submit your details through our Contact page. Include your company name, a brief description of your AI product, and confirm you are raising a pre-seed round.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Oakvale Invest do?
Oakvale Invest is a pre-seed venture capital firm that invests exclusively in AI-driven startups in Africa, founded by entrepreneurs aged 18–25.
What stage do you invest at?
Pre-seed only. We do not invest at Series A or later rounds.
What geographies do you cover?
Africa only. The company must be built in Africa or be an African-founded company primarily serving African markets.
What types of companies do you invest in?
AI technology-driven companies where AI is a core driver of the product, advantage, or moat-not a marketing add-on.
What age must founders be?
Between 18 and 25 years old at the time of investment.
How do I apply for funding?
Visit our Contact page and submit your details. Include your company name, a brief description of your AI product, and your fundraising stage.
What support do you provide beyond capital?
We help founders build foundations: product clarity, go-to-market discipline, operating cadence, governance basics, long-term strategy, and investor readiness.
Do you invest in non-AI companies?
No. AI must be central to the business.