London HQ Accredited investors 150+ syndicate members Tier-1 VC co-investors

Back Africa's
Next Unicorns.
From Day One.

An invite-only syndicate enabling accredited investors to co-invest alongside Africa's top-tier VC funds — accessing deals traditionally reserved for institutional insiders, from €10,000 per deal.

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Investment Thesis

We invest in the best,
alongside the best.

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Diversified Venture Portfolio

We empower members to build a diversified venture portfolio aligned with their goals, risk appetite, and sector interests — spanning fintech, healthtech, agritech, and enterprise SaaS.

Portfolio Strategy
02

Case-by-Case Deal Access

Members receive invitations to invest in cherry-picked, pre-vetted companies across growth stages from seed through Series B — with full autonomy on every deal.

Deal Flow
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Informed Decision Intelligence

Every opportunity arrives with a full analysis report — market sizing, team assessment, competitive landscape, cap table, and financial projections built by operators with deep Africa experience.

Due Diligence
The Opportunity

The numbers behind
Africa's tech surge.

Lagos
Nairobi
Cape Town
Cairo
Accra

African tech funding raised (USD billions) Source: Partech Africa Tech VC Report 2024

2019
$2.0B
2020
$1.4B
2021
$5.2B
2022
$6.5B
2023
$3.5B
2024
$3.2B

Investment by sector — 2024 Source: Partech Africa Tech VC Report 2024

Fintech38%
Cleantech14%
Healthtech12%
Agritech10%
Logistics9%
Other17%
$14.4B
Total raised 2019–2024
Africa's digital economy is projected to reach $712B by 2050 — creating the largest untapped venture opportunity on earth.
Data: Partech Africa Tech VC Report 2024 · IFC Digital Economy Projection
Member Experience

This is what lands
in your inbox.

Every syndicate member receives a proprietary deal memo for each investment opportunity — the same quality of analysis that top-tier LP investors receive. Hover the card to see inside.

  • Company overview & founding team assessment
  • Market size & competitive landscape
  • Lead VC rationale & co-investor list
  • Cap table, valuation, and IRR modelling
  • Risk factors & exit scenario analysis
  • RealCorp Capital recommendation
Series A · Fintech · Lagos, Nigeria
PayFlow Africa
B2B payment infrastructure for African SMEs
Round size$8.5M
Valuation cap$42M pre-money
Lead investorAfrica VC Fund
Min. ticket€10,000
Close date30 days
RCC Rating★★★★★
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Investment Analysis — PayFlow Africa
RealCorp Capital Deal Memo · Series A
ARR$2.1M (+280% YoY)
Transaction volume$340M processed
MarketsNigeria, Ghana, Kenya
Target IRR34% (base case)
Exit horizon5–7 years
RCC recommendationStrong Buy
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How It Works

From application to
co-investor in four steps.

01

Apply & Be Vetted

Submit your investor profile. We review accreditation and fit within five business days. Every member is individually assessed.

02

Receive Deal Memos

Accepted members receive exclusive deal memos with full due diligence reports before any public announcement or close.

03

Invest on Your Terms

Deploy from €10K per deal at your complete discretion. No obligation to participate in every round. Build the portfolio you want.

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Track & Grow

Quarterly portfolio updates, market intelligence, and invitations to exclusive LP briefings, founder calls, and syndicate events.

Our Network

VCs, accelerators & networks we work alongside

Confirmed co-investment & ecosystem partners · London · Lagos · Silicon Valley

Startupbootcamp
AfriTech
OnAfrica Angels
Angel network
HoaQ
Syndicate
LAUNCH
Accelerator
Founder University
Fellowship
Venture University
Accelerator
Resilience 17
Impact
By Chris Kanwei

Diaspora capital &
African venture — in depth.

Article 4 · Latest

The Diaspora Wealth Paradox: High Income, Low Investment in Africa

Across the UK, US, EU, and globally the African diaspora occupies a unique economic position — educated, earning above-average incomes, building wealth — yet systematically underinvesting in African assets. Chris unpacks why, and what changes it.

Read on Substack ↗
Article 3

Why Diaspora Investors Don't Trust African Deals — And How to Fix It

The African diaspora doesn't lack interest or capital — what they lack is confidence. This piece explores the persistent trust gap and what founders, VCs, and platforms like RealCorp must do to close it.

Read on Substack ↗
Article 2

From Emotion to Allocation: The Psychology of Diaspora Investing

Diaspora investing is emotional long before it becomes financial — shaped by memory, identity, and obligation. Chris maps the psychology that drives or blocks capital allocation, and how to move investors from intention to action.

Read on Substack ↗
Article 1

The Diaspora Capital Stack: Building a Repeatable LP Engine Across UK, US & EU

The diaspora is not merely a source of remittances — it is an untapped LP base for African venture. This foundational piece lays out how to build a scalable, repeatable engine for diaspora capital deployment.

Read on Substack ↗
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Africa to Alpha · Podcast Series

Conversations shaping
Africa's innovation economy.

Spotlighting the founders, investors, and ecosystem builders moving Africa from potential to performance. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and all major platforms.

Episode 3 · Latest

Backing Bold Founders: Execution, Traction & the Discipline of African Venture

What separates fundable African founders from the rest? A candid conversation on traction, storytelling discipline, and what RealCorp looks for in the deals it backs.

Listen Now ↗
Episode 2

Building the Rails for Diaspora Capital: Trust, Infrastructure & Collective Investing

How do you build the infrastructure for diaspora capital to flow into Africa at scale? The trust gaps, the mechanisms, and the collective models that work.

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Episode 1

From Angel to Impact: Investing with Purpose in Africa

The founding episode. Why Chris Kanwei built RealCorp Capital, what it means to invest in Africa with purpose, and how angel investing becomes an instrument of impact.

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Follow Africa to Alpha Available on Spotify · Apple Podcasts · Amazon Music · RSS
The Syndicate Advantage

Why RealCorp outperforms
going it alone.

Pre-vetted Deal Flow

Every company is independently evaluated for traction, team quality, and market timing by our sourcing partners on the ground in Africa.

Institutional Due Diligence

Members receive the same depth of analysis as top-tier LPs — financial models, cap table reviews, founder interviews, competitive maps.

Insider-tier Pricing

By co-investing alongside established VC funds, RealCorp members access rounds at the same caps and terms as institutional LPs.

150+ Operator Network

Serial entrepreneurs and C-suite executives add value beyond capital — creating a portfolio flywheel that compounds returns across the ecosystem.

The Team

Built by operators.
Run by investors.

Chris Kanwei
General Partner · London

20+ years in financial services across Aviva and Morgan Stanley. Chartered Accountant with a background in Engineering. Advisor and NED to 10+ startups across Africa, Europe, and the US. Venture Partner at HoaQ Syndicate and active as angel, mentor, and judge across Angels Den, Startupbootcamp AfriTech, Rare Founders, and The Syndicate.

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Amarachi Amaechi
Venture Partner · Silicon Valley

8+ years as a tech entrepreneur and operator. Co-founder at Bitpowr, backed by 500 Global. Ecosystem builder at Malaika — a founder-driven SF initiative supporting startups and VCs. Venture Partner at select top-tier VC firms, and a global speaker on AI, infrastructure, automation, and emerging technology.

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Ifeoluwa Ariyibi
Principal · Lagos

8+ years in tech startups and as a founder, with deep expertise in capital raising, financial structuring, and portfolio development. Brings a systems-oriented approach focused on long-term venture success and is passionate about empowering African founders to build companies that last.

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Get Started

Ready to invest like
the top 0.1%?

Two ways to engage with RealCorp Capital. Choose the path that fits your profile.

For Investors

Join the Syndicate

Apply for membership in our invite-only syndicate. Access curated deal flow and co-invest from €10,000 alongside 150+ experienced angel investors.

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For Founders

Submit Your Pitch

Building an African technology company? We review pitch decks on a rolling basis. Selected companies receive full syndicate network exposure and co-investment consideration.

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