About
Haskè Ventures is a venture builder and early-stage investment platform focused on developing scalable, sustainable, and profitable startups in Francophone West Africa. The firm addresses the region’s gap in early-stage capital and strategic support by co-creating companies with founders, guiding them from ideation through to Series A readiness.

With deep regional expertise and a hands-on approach, Haskè Ventures works closely with entrepreneurs to reduce early-stage risk and build ventures capable of long-term growth and impact.

Investment Vehicles / Model

• Venture Builder / Studio: Co-creating startups from idea stage
• Seed Investment: Providing early capital to support venture development
• Operational Support Platform: Strategy, talent, legal, financial, and execution support

Investment Thesis & Approach

• Co-creation model: Building startups alongside founders from the ground up
• Early-stage de-risking: Bridging the gap between idea and growth stages
• Hands-on support: Providing continuous operational, strategic, and financial guidance
• Regional specialization: Deep focus on Francophone West Africa markets
• Long-term value creation: Focus on scalable, profitable, and sustainable businesses

Sector Focus

• Generalist (multi-sector, opportunity-driven)
• Strong emphasis on tech-enabled and scalable business models

Stage Focus

• Idea Stage
• Pre-Seed
• Seed
• Pre-Series A (preparing for Series A funding)

Geographic Reach

• Francophone West Africa (primary focus)

Representative Portfolio

• Kwely: Global B2B wholesale marketplace for African products
• Proxalys: Financial and credit solutions for small businesses
• Woluma: Digital infrastructure for installment payments

Key Differentiators

• Venture studio model with deep involvement in company building
• Strong regional expertise in Francophone Africa
• End-to-end support from ideation to Series A readiness
• Focus on reducing early-stage failure through structured development processes

Ideal Fit

• Founders at idea or early-stage seeking hands-on venture-building support
• Entrepreneurs targeting Francophone West African markets
• Startups requiring both capital and operational execution support

Stage / Type / Category (for internal tracking)

• Type: Venture Builder / Venture Capital
• Stage: Idea, Pre-seed, Seed, Pre-Series A
• Sector: Generalist Tech / Multi-sector
• Region: West Africa

Website: www.haskeventures.com