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Equator VC

Kingmaker TierBased on the data VC Catalog holds.

Kingmaker Tier: 83 out of 100

Also known as Equator Capital Partners, Equator Invest

  • Agtech
  • Clean energy & storage
  • Food production tech
  • Logistics & supply chain
  • Mobility, autonomy & EVs
  • Seed
  • Series A
  • Climate positive
  • Social impact
  • Africa
  • Impact fund
  • VC
  • B2B
  • B2C
Investor type
VC
Investing status
Activeas of 2026-09-19Source (opens in a new tab)
Assets under management
$54MForm ADV private fund GAV, as of 2026-03-13Source (opens in a new tab)
Funds
2
Legal name
EQUATOR AFRICA, LLC
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Record updated 29 September 2026

About

We are a team of technologists, operators and investors who exist to drive momentum in the campaign for climate action in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Investment approach

Thesis
We exist to increase momentum in the campaign for climate action in Sub-Saharan Africa through the energy, agriculture and mobility sectors. We back those ventures committed to carbon mitigation and ensuring climate adaptation and resilience. But we like to think outside the box and are always on the prowl for opportunities at the intersection of these sectors and outside the confines of traditional definitions.Source (opens in a new tab)
Eligibility
Equator invests in high-growth, ready-to-scale ventures with a degree of product-market-fit, growing revenues and exceptional teams. If this sounds like your venture and you're operating in our sectors and in Sub-Saharan Africa,
Traction requirement
with a degree of product-market-fit, growing revenues
Investing status notes
Equator invests in high-growth, ready-to-scale ventures with a degree of product-market-fit, growing revenues and exceptional teams.

Funds

EQUATOR AFRICA FUND, LP
Main fund
Equator Africa Fund I
Main fund

SEC registration

Registered adviser
EQUATOR AFRICA, LLC
SEC file number
802-131290
Registration
Exempt reporting adviser
Regulatory AUM
$54Mas of 2026-03-13
Private funds reported
1

Locations

Office
London, United Kingdom
Office
Nairobi, Kenya
Office
Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
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