Raise

What they do:

Raise's product, Organize, is tailored for Africa's premier founders, providing seamless cap table management and corporate compliance solutions in one platform. With real-time regulatory updates and valuation benchmarks across Africa's major markets, Organize equips entrepreneurs under the Raise umbrella to navigate their company's growth journey effectively.

Why we invested:

We invested in Raise's Organize because it addresses a critical need for Africa's burgeoning startup ecosystem. With its comprehensive cap table management and compliance solutions, Organize empowers founders to focus on scaling their businesses while staying compliant with evolving regulatory frameworks.

The Founder:

Marvin Coleby was born in Paris, raised in the Bahamas, studied in Canada, and now lives in Kenya. His global perspective has influenced his desire for Panafrican Unity and has influenced his vision for Raise, intending to bring "security, transparency, and simplicity to the African venture capital space". Marvin Coleby is also a technology and securities lawyer who worked at Dentons in the global Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies.

Active in:

Kenya, with clients pan-Africa