Axian Group
Overview
Axian Group is a pan-African investment firm and conglomerate with a diversified portfolio spanning telecommunications, financial services, energy, real estate, and innovation sectors.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satlyt Inc. | Sep 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| WeLight Africa | Jun 2026 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| BFree | Apr 2026 | Growth Equity | Co-investor |
| Anda | Nov 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Chari | Oct 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
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Key People
Benjamin Toulouze
Head of Corporate Venture Capital & Managing Director
Cherif Wagih
Managing Director
Rodrick Kayombo
Group Portfolio Manager - Lending and Saving
Samwel Amecha
Portfolio Manager - open innovation and fintech cluster
Upendo Mchome
Portfolio Manager
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Axian Group based?
Axian Group is headquartered in Madagascar.
When was Axian Group founded?
Axian Group was founded in 2016.
How many portfolio companies does Axian Group have?
Axian Group has 20 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Axian Group's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Satlyt Inc., WeLight Africa, BFree, Anda, Chari.
What was Axian Group's most recent investment?
Axian Group's most recent investment on Caplight was in Satlyt Inc. in 2026.
What sectors does Axian Group focus on?
Axian Group focuses on FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, FinTech, Cybersecurity, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Axian Group focus on?
Axian Group typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Axian Group's AUM?
Axian Group's assets under management are estimated between $20.0M and $20.0M.