Question 1

What do Persistent Venture do?

Accepted Answer

Persistent uses its investment expertise to identify scalable and innovative companies in Sub-Saharan Africa led by exceptional entrepreneurs.They understand that investing in early-stage ventures carries inherent risks, but strategically approach these challenges. Through rigorous due diligence and comprehensive analysis, we proactively embrace early-stage risks to unlock the potential of these companies that may otherwise remain unrealized.

Question 2

What all companies are in the portfolio?

Accepted Answer

Lori
AgRails
Altech
Econetix
candi
The Circadian One
Beacon Power Services
Tri
Hohm Energy
The CarbonClear

Question 3

How does Persistent do Venture Building?

Accepted Answer

Persistent embeds team members into critical strategic roles within our portfolio companies; positions that can not be easily filled with local talent at such an early stage. These seconded roles include positions such as CFO, legal, IT and fundraising. Filling these roles at such an early stage ensures that Persistent portfolio companies are structured and supported with expertise that overcomes early stumbling blocks to growth.

Question 4

What stage of companies do you invest in?

Accepted Answer

Persistent invest in early stage companies pre-seed to Series A and can invest in companies that are pre-revenue. Persistent serially invest in our most successful companies as they grow.

Question 5

What kind of support do you provide to start-ups?

Accepted Answer

First and foremost, people – our experienced professionals who draw on Persistent’s ten+ years of experience building companies across Africa. Our people help companies do everything from building their first business models to developing their IT infrastructure to raising additional financing.

Name	Designation	Social Links
Tobias Ruckstuhl	Managing Partner	-
Chris Aidun	Partner, Co-founder, Director of the Board	-
Eva Maria Stolz	Venture Builder	-
Meera Shah	Director of the Board	-

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Persistent

Persistent invests in & builds impact ventures in underserved markets.

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