ThriVest Africa
Our Approach

Funds | Elevate Fund

Core Values Background

ThriVest Elevate Fund

Objective:

To partner with established women-led MSMEs to drive expansion, institutional resilience, and deep socio-economic and environmental impact.

Tagline:

Scaling proven women-led and women-owned enterprises for inclusive and sustainable growth.

Fund Description

The ThriVest Elevate Fund is our growth-stage investment vehicle supporting mature MSMEs with strong fundamentals and high potential for scale. We provide growth capital and strategic support to accelerate expansion and long-term sustainability.

Fund Philosophy

Our growth-stage fund is built on a clear belief that established, women-led businesses are powerful engines for inclusive economic transformation. We combine capital with strategic guidance to help them scale sustainably and competitively. Our philosophy is anchored in these core principles:

•    Investing in Resilience and Impact

We partner with women-led MSMEs that have proven their value and are ready to scale. Our goal is to strengthen business resilience while maximizing socio-economic and environmental returns.

•    Gender Lens as a Growth Strategy

We see women's leadership not as a niche, but as a strategic asset. Our investments leverage the performance and innovation advantages of gender-diverse leadership to drive superior outcomes.

•    Structured Growth and Sustainable Systems

We support institutional development through governance enhancement, operational efficiency, and ESG integration, ensuring long-term competitiveness and risk management.

•    Long-Term Capital, Strategic Partnership

We bring growth capital with a long-term outlook, working closely with founders to support expansion, prepare for exit, and unlock broader market opportunities.

INVESTMENT CRITERIA

STAGE

3+ years of operation with a track record of buriness growth and market traction

BUSINESS MODEL

Established, revenue-generating, and scalable with solid cash flow and growth potential

TICKET SIZE

$10,000 to $2,000,000 +