CAPITAL INVESTMENT

Startups have limited access to capital in Africa and in most developing countries. Access to finance exists for mostly larger businesses (from private equity firms and commercial banks) and for micro enterprises (from microfinance providers). Barka provides capital in the range of $20,000 to $250,000 and addresses a market largely underserved by impact investors in Africa.

Our capital is linked to founders completing our investment readiness program to address the financial and managerial needs of startups. It also allows founders to get to know us before entering into a long-term relationship. 

We look for opportunities that have not received as much attention that they deserve and where significant impact can be achieved with limited initial capital.