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Build with Delta40

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We lead investments into top Founders or innovative ventures early, and unlock the right capital partners to scale impact. We work closely with other investors to bring in follow-on capital, fueling innovation, growth, and market leadership.

 

As a Venture Studio, we ensure that Founders are supported throughout the process of raising capital and venture building. We understand that the world of fundraising can be an enigma for some, so we have shared a high-level view of our investment process so you know what to expect before partnering with us. 

What makes us different

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  • Leading Investments: We provide the first check alongside hands-on venture studio support- in exchange for equity and the option to follow on in future rounds. Our capital is flexible, designed to meet your needs whether we lead or participate.
     

  • Catalyzing Follow-On Funding: We co-create fundraising materials, connect you to our investor network, pitch alongside you, and share diligence with co-investors to unlock more capital.
     

  • Shared Success: At Delta40, success goes both ways. Our profit-sharing model ensures that founders benefit not only from their own venture’s growth, but also from the wider success of the Delta40 portfolio- creating a true community of entrepreneurs building and winning together.
     

Who we Invest In

 

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  • Founders first 

    • We back African and female founders building transformative ventures on the continent. At least one co-founder must be African and/or female, with proportional ownership. 51% of our capital is committed to female-led ventures.
       

    • We like teams with depth and pay attention to Founders with 7+ years of experience, and a willingness to set up ESOPs that allocate a minimum of 10% of the cap table to employees by Series A.
       

    • We look out for tech and business model innovators solving Africa’s biggest challenges. Hardware or scientific innovations should have a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of at least 7, with a full-scale prototype which has been proven in the field. Software or business model innovations can have a TRL of at least 4, with an early prototype/MVP (given the quicker timelines for software development). Learn more about TRL here.
       

  • Ventures designed for Scale and Impact

    • We focus on planet-positive ventures that improve incomes and quality of life while driving impact in sectors such as clean energy, mobility, agri-food, and climate fintech
       

    • We prioritize capital readiness & scalability, backing ventures with strong moats or execution advantages, a clear path to raising follow-on funding and exit, and the capacity to impact 1M+ lives.
       

    • We insist on committed founders, fully invested in their ventures, with evidence of traction, pilots, or proof-of-concept.

Step 1: Sourcing

Step 2: Screening

Step 3: Due Diligence (DD)

Step 4: Deal Execution

All founders can apply to join our ecosystem via our online screening form. We respond to all entrepreneurs who complete the screening form within 1 month, and aim for a maximum timeline of 6 months between initial outreach and final deal docs.

We evaluate your team, innovation, and impact fit. At this stage you’ll speak with our venture partners who will deepen the assessment and get to know your business and team better.

We provide a tailored review of your traction, team, market, product, financials, and impact. Our goal here is- rigour over speed, as we tend to lead the early stage investments we make. Our attention to detail enables follow-on investors to trust our assessment and co-invest with us.

If approved by our Investment Committee, we align on terms, finalize documents, and wire funds. If we choose not to invest in a venture that has made it all the way through our Due Diligence, we will typically offer a place within our larger ecosystem support initiatives, including entrepreneur-in-residence program and exclusive events.

Build with Delta40

Are you ready to build with us? Begin the process by completing our venture screening questionnaire.

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