The Athari Fund is a seed & early-stage impact investing fund aimed at empowering African youths working in for-profit companies that generate social impact.
There is no question that a wave of entrepreneurship is rising across Africa. At Athari, our mission is to provide opportunities to young African entrepreneurs that are intentional about the way they want to give back to the continent. By making these types of investments, we make money more effective at creating value for society.
We Invest in companies that:
- Demonstrate intent to have social impact
- Measure against a set of metrics, set by the company
- Are committed to regularly reporting their social progress
Pilot 2017
As part of the pilot phase for our fund, we are looking to make a number of investments in Nigeria – based seed and early stage startups during the first quarter of 2017.
Impact sectors
- Education
- Agriculture
- Financial Inclusion
- Health and Nutrition
- Community Development
Investment process
Complete intent form => Athari Non-Disclosure => Email application => Investment Disbursement =>
In person pitch Jan 2017 => Due Diligence
: November 14, 2016.
How to Apply
Interested in applying for this investment opportunity? Click here to apply for the Athari Pilot Fund.
