About this opportunity
Applications are now open for the Botswana Tech Fund (BTF) , a multi-stage venture capital fund investing in technology and tech-enabled businesses across Southern Africa . Launched to accelerate the region’s digital economy, the Botswana Tech Fund supports founders from the earliest stages of innovation through growth-stage expansion.
The fund invests in companies building Africa’s digital infrastructure while providing strategic guidance, mentorship, and access to regional markets. Funding &
Benefits and support
Successful startups will receive: Pre-seed investment ranging from £25,000 to £100,000 through the Accelerator Programme Growth-stage investments for Seed to Series C companies Investor readiness support Product development and go-to-market guidance One-on-one coaching from experienced operators and investors Access to enterprise customers across Southern Africa Founder mentoring and peer learning Access to a partnership network offering over US$1.5 million in startup credits Support for regional expansion and fundraising.
Eligibility
The fund is seeking: Technology startups Tech-enabled businesses Digital infrastructure companies Founders based in Southern Africa Companies expanding into Southern Africa Early-stage startups ready for acceleration Growth-stage businesses seeking to scale across the region. Investment Stages Accelerator Programme Designed for startups that have validated their product and acquired initial customers.
Participants receive: Investment of £25,000–£100,000 Strategic business refinement Product workshops Go-to-market support Financial structuring Investor readiness training. Growth Investments For companies at the Seed to Series C stage, the fund provides: Growth capital Support for regional expansion Access to enterprise customers Strategic guidance for scaling operations Preparation for larger funding rounds.
Focus Areas
Botswana Tech Fund is particularly interested in startups digitizing businesses across sectors such as: FinTech Enterprise Software Digital Infrastructure Artificial Intelligence SaaS Climate Technology Logistics E-commerce Business Productivity Solutions Other technology-enabled businesses. Why This Matters Southern Africa remains one of the continent’s most underserved venture capital markets despite its growing digital economy.
Botswana Tech Fund was launched with a target fund size of £50 million to help close this funding gap by backing innovative founders and enabling startups to scale across the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The initiative is powered by Launch Africa Ventures and anchored by Pula Investments , positioning it as one of the region’s largest dedicated technology investment vehicles.
Application timeline
No fixed
Application timeline
has been announced. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and eligible founders are encouraged to apply early.
Application steps
Interested founders can learn more and apply through the official Botswana Tech Fund website:
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