54 Collective

54 Collective is the leading African early-stage investor. We are redefining investing across Africa so entrepreneurs can build without boundaries.

$140M

Raised from corporate investors and foundations

60

Startups supported and invested in

12

Active markets

+100M

USD in follow-on funding raised

Case Study

Asaak

Alternative asset financing for ‘boda boda’ drivers in East Africa, enabling ownership and fueling tens of thousands of sole proprietors. Asaak provides asset financing to African SMMEs using alternative credit scoring. Their core product is a motorcycle loan for taxi or "boda boda" drivers. It has the ability to disable the bikes remotely via an IoT device in case of default. Their proprietary data also enables Asaak to offer adjacent financial products, including smartphone, fuel, and personal loans.

Case Study

Asaak