The Diaspora Venture Capital Revolution
🤝How Zidicircle and Launch Africa Ventures are unlocking venture fund access for global diaspora investors
Across the world, diaspora communities send over $100 billion every year to Africa in remittances. While this support is vital for families and communities, a new movement is emerging — one that transforms diaspora capital from short-term transfers into long-term investments powering African innovation and entrepreneurship.
The Diaspora Venture Capital Revolution explores how diaspora and international investors can now participate in Africa’s fast-growing startup ecosystem through a structured and collective investment model.
In this information session, Zidicircle and Launch Africa Ventures will introduce the Zidicircle Diaspora Investors Co-op and LAV Fund, an initiative designed to unlock access to venture capital investing for diaspora investors who want to support African founders while building long-term wealth.
Participants will learn how this model enables investors to:
💼Pool diaspora capital to access venture opportunities typically reserved for large institutional investors.
🌱Invest in high-growth African startups across fintech, logistics, health, climate, and digital infrastructure.
🌐Join a global community of investors committed to accelerating Africa’s innovation economy.
🚀Move beyond remittances to sustainable investment that supports job creation, technology development, and economic transformation.
This session will also provide insights into the venture capital landscape in Africa, how venture funds operate, and how diaspora investors can participate responsibly in this asset class.
Whether you are an experienced investor, a diaspora professional exploring venture capital, or simply passionate about Africa’s future, this session will give you a clear introduction to how collective diaspora investment can shape the next generation of African businesses.
Speakers
Fridah Ntarangwi
Founder & Fund Manager, Zidicircle Co-op
Zacharia George
Co-founder & Managing Partner, Launch Africa Ventures
Event Details
📅 Date: 31 March
🕐 Time: 12:00 – 13:00 CET
💻 Location: Online
🎟️ Cost: Free (registration required)
Who Should Attend
Diaspora professionals interested in investing in Africa
International investors exploring African venture capital
Angel investors and family offices
Anyone interested in supporting African entrepreneurship and innovation
Agenda
12:00 – 12:05 | Welcome & Opening Remarks
12:05 – 12:15 |Diaspora Venture Investment Model: Fridah Ntarangwi-Zidicircle Co-op
12:15– 12:25 | Unlocking Global Capital withLaunch Africa Ventures-Zacharia George-Launch Africa Ventures
12:25 – 12:45 | Q&A with Fridah & Zacharia
12:45 – 13:00 | Zidicircle Investors update and Closing
Join the Movement
Be part of a new chapter where diaspora capital helps build the companies shaping Africa’s future.
🔗Register now to secure your place.