10+

Years of Experience

About Us

Tilah Africa Ltd

Is a German-Rwandan investment facilitation firm focused on addressing the funding needs of Africa’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The company offers end-to-end investment transaction management, providing seamless partnerships with expert guidance on documentation and thorough due diligence to minimize risks. Tilah Africa’s strength lies in its network of qualified investors strategically paired with promising SMEs and startups, fostering valuable connections that drive growth. The firm supports businesses at the pre-seed and seed stages, creating sustainable partnerships and offering continuous guidance throughout the investment journey to ensure success for both investors and enterprises.

Why Us

OUR VISION

As a premier driver of investment, we support African startups in expanding, scaling, and making meaningful, high-impact contributions to the continent’s long-term sustainable growth.

Research and Market Insights
Conduct in-depth research on venture capital firms, investors, and startups to provide data-driven insights that guide decision-making and strategic planning, while analyzing market trends, investment landscapes, and entrepreneurial opportunities to help stakeholders navigate the evolving startup ecosystem.
Investor-Startup Matchmaking
Facilitate strategic matchmaking between investors and startups, fostering mutually beneficial collaborations, while building and maintaining a strong network of investors and entrepreneurs to ensure optimal alignment of interests and goals.\
Transaction Support
Guide startups in preparing investorready documentation, such as business plans, pitch decks, and financial projections, while coordinating due diligence, providing investment structure guidance, and tracking progress with regular reporting.

Meet Our Team

Andreas Spieß

Co-founder

Esther Bella Munezero

Isobel Acquah

Managing Director

Georgine Umugwaneza

Arnold Kabatsi

Doreen Umulisa

TILAH AFRICA

OUR PROCESS

  • SMEs and Startup Screening & Selection
    Investor Matching
    Transaction Support

    • Rigorous evaluation of business
    • Potential Financial health assessment
    • Market opportunity analysis
    • Growth trajectory validation
    • Trainings and webinars for startups
    • Understanding investor preferences and criteria
    • Targeted opportunity presentation
    • Facilitated introductions and discussions
    • Documentation preparation and review
    • Due diligence coordination Investment structure guidance
    • Progress tracking and reporting