Tech Veterans-Founded XA Network Expands to Africa

XA Network comprises senior leaders from prominent global and regional technology companies.


XA Network, a leading investment network founded by tech alumni in Southeast Asia has expanded into Africa with the launch of XA Africa. 

The firm says the move underscores its vision and commitment to fostering innovation and supporting promising startups globally.

XA Africa is founded by a trio of experienced tech professionals including Nitin Gajria, former MD of Google Sub-Saharan Africa, Jason Scott, venture capitalist and an architect of the Black Founders Fund at Google and Marek Dawidowicz, current Marketing Director at YouTube and South African native

“Founders of technology startups in Africa are uniquely placed to solve some of Africa’s most profound challenges and unlock its greatest opportunities. We see the foray of XA Network into Africa as a natural progression, allowing us to connect amazing founders to experienced and expert operators from the tech industry”, says Nitin Gajria, Co-Founder of XA Africa.

XA Africa aims to connect exceptional African tech founders with seasoned investors and industry experts, primarily from global and regional technology companies, to provide not just capital but also the guidance and support needed to scale their ventures. 

The newly established XA Africa has already made notable investments in promising African startups, including Crop2Cash (Nigeria), BuuPass (Kenya), Kaya (South Africa) and Talamus Health (Ghana)

Since its inception six years ago, XA Network has established itself as a significant player in the Southeast Asian startup ecosystem, making nearly 100 investments in the region, and consistent ranked as the number one investment network in the region. XA Network comprises senior leaders from prominent global and regional technology companies and notable company founders. This approach distinguishes XA Network, enabling it to offer portfolio companies unparalleled guidance and support from experienced industry operators.

We also see an opportunity to build a stronger bridge between ecosystems in Africa and Southeast Asia along the way. In fact, this investment hypothesis has already been proven across some of the African founders we are currently supporting.”, Mr Gajria added.

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By Nixon Kanali

Tech journalist based in Nairobi. I track and report on tech and African startups. Founder and Editor of TechTrends Media. Nixon is also the East African tech editor for Africa Business Communities. Send tips to kanali@techtrendsmedia.co.ke.

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