Explore the funding process
Idea
Prototype
Beta testing
MVP
Traction
A+ Series
Series A and Beyond — Proparco and Other Growth Investors Take the Reins
The startup has demonstrated its ability to generate traction and profitability over the long term. It needs to scale up and is planning to raise a substantial Growth round. Proparco (through its Choose Africa initiative) and other professional investors will find qualified investment opportunities among DASF startups.
Proparco Stadium
Initiative
The no-man's land of pre-seed
Too little capital, few security tools, and a chronic difficulty in turning good projects into businesses capable of scaling up.
DASF: An Operational Bridge
DASF funds concrete initiatives that change the risk profile—not just capital, but a genuine infrastructure for risk mitigation and support.
A first calibrated ticket
An average of 300K€ to fund milestones that shorten the path to traction and the next funding round.
The Fuzé → DASF → Proparco continuum
DASF relies on Fuzé as an upstream catalyst. A proven pipeline, reduced information asymmetry.
We simplify the process with easy, transparent steps
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Application (online eligibility check)
Online form. Eligibility check: African tech startup, 20 priority countries, MVP or traction stage.
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Analysis & Due Diligence
Analysis of the business model, regional growth potential, profile of the founding team, and measurable impact.
03
Digital Africa Investment Committee
Presentation to the committee. A collective decision based on due diligence and alignment with the DASF thesis.
04
Due Diligence, Closing & Disbursement
Legal and financial closing, signing, and disbursement of the first tranche—on average 300K€
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Our belief is that, in Africa, value creation at the "Seed" stage hinges first and foremost on risk mitigation: structuring, monitoring, and ensuring smooth execution.
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We track the startup’s growth through the Seed, Pre-Series A, and Series A stages: the goal is to fund milestones that truly change the startup’s risk profile.
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