Fund of funds

ANAVA fund-of-funds

Compiled from public sources

ANAVA is a Tunisian fund of funds established in 2021 as a key pillar of the national "Startup Tunisia" programme. It is managed by Smart Capital, an investment company mandated by the Tunisian government. With a target size of €100 million, the fund is dedicated to investing in other venture capital funds that focus on early-stage and late-stage startups. The main goal is to support Tunisia's innovative economy, foster job creation, and position the country as a regional hub for startups within the Mediterranean, MENA, and African regions. The fund's strategy involves channelling public and development finance into professionally managed VC funds and co-investing in innovative companies.

Investment focus

Sectors
TechnologySMEs
Stages and strategies
SeedGrowthFund investments
Regions
Northern Africa, Eastern Africa, Western Africa, Central Africa, Southern Africa

Fund commitments

Sources

  1. Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026
  2. https://loftyinc.vc/loftyinc-capital-announces-43m-first-close-of-its-new-pan-african-seed-fund/, loftyinc.vc. Accessed 14 November 2026.
  3. https://www.wamda.com/2022/05/216-capital-ventures-raises-9-6-million-close-fund, www.wamda.com. Accessed 14 November 2026; link checked 15 November 2026.