Your innovative capital partner

We invest in world-class founders, focusing on Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) in Africa empowering MSMEs to drive societal outcomes

100%

more deal flow

+20%

higher RoC

30%

net brun reduction

Who We Are

Tapio Capital is a leading early-stage investor based in London, UK focusing on MFIs in Eastern and Southern Africa. Our pioneering model is underpinned by leveraging our venture studio model that increases deal flow, generates better RoIs, and reduces net burn rates in the portfolio companies.

Our Values

We thrive by focusing on solutions that empower financial inclusivity in Eastern and Southern Africa, whilst offering an investment model that:

Tapio Capital & Tapio Foundry

As part of the broader group of companies Tapio Foundry, a venture studio that supports founders, helps businesses to grow quickly and efficiently.

How we work

Ideation

You have the vision, we kickstart your entrepreneurial journey

Validation

We use expert-led methodology & market research to validate your idea and take it to the next level

Development

We build your idea into a real-world business, providing technology & software development services

Capital

We help you raise investment for your business using our network of startup investors

Behind every successful startup, there is a strong team

Hear from our partners

With a combination of technology and entrepreneurship, we build companies that survive and thrive. But don’t just take our word for it, read what our partners have to say.

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Venture Builders: de-risking investments

Venture builders are a new type of entrepreneurial ecosystem that is de-risking entrepreneurship and investment. By providing resources, mentorship, and

Frequently Asked Questions

It takes 2-3 weeks to get your first blog post ready. That includes the in-depth research & creation of your monthly content marketing strategy that we MUST do before writing your first blog post.
It takes 2-3 weeks to get your first blog post ready. That includes the in-depth research & creation of your monthly content marketing strategy that we MUST do before writing your first blog post.
It takes 2-3 weeks to get your first blog post ready. That includes the in-depth research & creation of your monthly content marketing strategy that we MUST do before writing your first blog post.
It takes 2-3 weeks to get your first blog post ready. That includes the in-depth research & creation of your monthly content marketing strategy that we MUST do before writing your first blog post.
It takes 2-3 weeks to get your first blog post ready. That includes the in-depth research & creation of your monthly content marketing strategy that we MUST do before writing your first blog post.

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