Impact Fund for African Creatives
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We back Africa's most ambitious creatives, from incubation to scale, with up to €2M in patient capital and a global stage to match.
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Startups backed
16+
Creative sub-sectors
€2M
Max seed per venture
70+
Investors in network
Our Mission
Africa's first patient-capital platform for the creative economy.
IFFAC is a US$150M fund that backs visionary African entrepreneurs across 16 creative sub-sectors, providing capital, technical support, and global market access at every stage of growth.
Founded by Roberta Annan, UNEP Goodwill Ambassador for the Creative Economy and founder of the African Fashion Foundation, IFFAC is built for scale.
Our story →Programs
Three stages. One ladder to scale.
Stage 01
Incubation
€5K – €10K
6–9 months
Structured programs with sub-sector specialists, capacity building, mentorship, and financial support for early-stage creative ventures.
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Stage 02
Acceleration
€50K – €250K
Ongoing support
Grants that drive expansion, sustainability, and global reach. Prepares ventures for seed-stage investment and international markets.
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Stage 03
Seed Financing
Up to €2M
Patient capital
Patient capital for investment-ready ventures, equity or convertible debt, with continued technical assistance at every stage of growth.
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All programs combine capital + capability + connections. Enter at any stage.
Impact
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Startups backed
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Built for creatives. Built for investors.
For Creatives
The only fund that understands what you build. Apply for up to €2M, and a partner who speaks your language.
Apply for funding →For Investors
Africa's creative economy is a US$60B+ opportunity with DFI-grade governance, AIF structure, and a clear return pathway.
Investor overview →Stories
From the studios, sets, and looms.
Strategic Partners
The IFFAC Journal
One email a month.
Stories, open calls, and the work shaping Africa's creative economy.