Fund of funds
ANAVA fund-of-funds
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
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026
- https://loftyinc.vc/loftyinc-capital-announces-43m-first-close-of-its-new-pan-african-seed-fund/, loftyinc.vc. Accessed 14 November 2026.
- 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.