Investor
Yango Ventures
Yango Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Yango Group, a global technology firm headquartered in Dubai. Launched in March 2025, the firm manages an initial $20 million fund dedicated to backing early-stage startups in high-growth emerging markets, including Sub-Saharan Africa, MENA, and Latin America. Its investment strategy focuses on sectors where it can leverage Yango Group's operational excellence, such as Online-to-Offline (O2O) services, FinTech, B2B SaaS, and Artificial Intelligence. Operating as a "following fund," Yango Ventures typically invests alongside lead institutional investors and provides portfolio companies with hands-on strategic guidance, technological expertise, and access to a global operational network without seeking excessive control or board seats.
Investment focus
- Sectors
- Financial servicesTechnologyManufacturing and industrials
- Stages and strategies
- SeedSeries ASeries B+
- Instruments
- Equity
- Regions
- Pan-African, Asia, Middle East, Latin America
Selected portfolio and direct investments
- Fincart
- Gigmile Technologies Limited
Recent investments and transactions
| Date | Transaction | Type | Value | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026 | Yango Ventures, Launch Africa, Antler MENAP and partners invest in Fincart's operations in Egypt | Venture Capital | Undisclosed | Egypt |
| 13 Dec 2025 | Yango Ventures' investment into Gigmile's operations in Africa | Venture Capital | Undisclosed | Ghana |
Sources
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026