Roselake Ventures is a venture fund that focuses on early-stage tech companies in Africa and other emerging markets. They invest in promising startups that are raising pre-seed and seed rounds. While they are sector agnostic, they have a particular interest in fintech, web3, logistics, and healthtech companies that are solving problems in large markets.

Their initial investments range from $10k to $150k and are typically structured as a SAFE with a post-money valuation of less than $20M. Roselake Ventures looks for companies that have a minimum viable product (MVP) and founders who are working full-time on their business. To pitch to Roselake Ventures, founders are asked to fill out a form, which the team will review within two weeks.

If it's a good fit, they will schedule a Zoom call to discuss the startup and team further. A decision is typically provided within 1-2 weeks after the call, and if the investment is approved, cash can be in the company's bank account within 30 days. Roselake Ventures primarily invests in companies based in Africa or Asia.

They are open to selective investments in other regions as well. Their portfolio includes companies in fintech, healthtech, logitech, Web3, and SaaS. While they can set terms and be a first check, their check size may not be sufficient to be the bulk raise for a round.

Instead, they often evaluate investment opportunities alongside lead investors. Founders can expect a response from Roselake Ventures within 2-4 weeks after the initial call