Where Africa’s Founders and AngelsBuild Real Relationships|
We connect Africa's most ambitious founders with experienced operators and aligned angels who understand the journey. Through curated events, operator-led learning, and trusted relationships, we build the conviction that shapes exceptional companies—long before institutional capital arrives.
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Conviction is Built Before the Check
We connect Africa’s most ambitious founders with operators and angels who understand the real journey, building the trust and conviction that shapes exceptional companies before institutional capital arrives.
Built on Trust, Not Transactions
We facilitate deep relationships between founders and angels, fostering an environment where honest feedback and genuine support come first.
Operator-Led, Founder-Focused
Our community is built around operators who have navigated the challenges of building in Africa, offering relevant, actionable guidance.
Global Bridge, Local Context
We connect African founders to a global network of expertise and capital, while remaining deeply rooted in the realities of the local market.
What We Do Today
We are building a platform to foster relationships and learning at the pre-seed stage, creating the conviction required for early-stage investment.
Curated Founder Events
Intimate, high-signal events across Africa connecting founders with peers and experienced mentors.
Operator Conversations
Actionable insights from seasoned African and global operators who have built companies in emerging markets.
Community-Driven Learning
A trusted, confidential space for founders to share challenges, benchmark progress, and build relationships.
Angel Engagement
Enabling experienced angels to engage early, share their expertise, and selectively co-invest in the next generation.
How Capital Works at Luma
Our model is designed to facilitate organic, relationship-driven investment, creating a foundation of trust before any capital is exchanged.
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Founders Join the Community
Ambitious founders become part of our curated, pan-African community to learn and build relationships.
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Angels Engage Early
Experienced angels participate in events and discussions, getting to know founders and their businesses over time.
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Conviction Forms Organically
Through repeated interaction and shared learning, both founders and angels build mutual trust and conviction.
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Angel Checks Emerge
Small, relationship-driven angel checks or small syndicates form, providing founders with their first critical capital.
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An Engine for the Future
This community-driven engine for dealflow and conviction evolves into institutional Africa-focused capital over time.
Upcoming Events
Join us for curated conversations, workshops, and networking opportunities that connect the brightest minds in African tech.
Thinking in Public
Our first-principles analysis on African tech trends, early-stage lessons, and building companies in emerging ecosystems.
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