About
Africa Bridge Fund is a pan-African initiative supporting high-potential AI and deep tech start-ups with a focus on long-term systemic impact. The fund bridges global networks and capital with African innovation to help tech ventures scale successfully.

Investment Philosophy
Africa Bridge Fund adopts a life cycle approach, called the FACE model (Fund, Advise, Connect, Empower), supporting startups from early-stage funding to investor readiness and growth. They focus on backing visionary founders developing scalable, technology-driven solutions with systemic impact.

They evaluate opportunities by asking:

• Is the venture leveraging deep tech or AI for transformative impact?

• Can the startup scale across African and global markets?

• Does it demonstrate potential for long-term systemic impact?

Portfolio Focus

• Health Tech – MedTech, biotech, data platforms, insurance, regulation

• Climate Tech – Carbon management, mitigation, risk assessment, data solutions

• Enablement Tech – Connectivity, education, jobs, pay-as-you-go solutions, payments

Unique Advantage

• Global Access – Leverage Africa Bridge Fund’s international networks for growth and investment.

• Full Lifecycle Support – From early-stage funding to investor readiness, portfolio companies are supported throughout.

• Ecosystem Reinvestment – A portion of returns is reinvested into the African tech ecosystem to strengthen capacity and sustainability.

Looking to Invest?
Africa Bridge Fund targets early- to growth-stage startups in Africa that are AI- or deep tech-enabled, focusing on ventures with regional or pan-African scalability.

Key Team Members

• Kevin Dillon – Chairman, over 40 years in deep tech VC, formerly Microsoft EMEA VP/CFO

• Frank McCosker – Managing Partner, global networker, experience in high-growth ventures

• Rob Henley – Partner, Africa, 30+ years in banking and finance, investor readiness expertise

• Herman Steyn – Partner, South Africa, financial services expert, founder-led businesses

• Ciaran McNally – CFO, venture capital and private equity experience

• Nigel Meintjes – General Counsel, corporate governance and compliance

• Joni Watson – CMO, marketing and communications for emerging tech ecosystems

Region: Pan-African

Stage Focus: Early-stage investment, Growth-stage investment

Sector Focus: AI / Machine Learning, Biotech, MedTech / HealthTech, ClimateTech / GreenTech, Connectivity / Enablement Tech

Approach: B2B investment, B2C investment, Investor readiness support, Global network access, Ecosystem reinvestment

Website: abfafrica.com