Pre-Seed
$50K – $250K
10+ companies
6 partners
Investment Thesis
The Pivot Fund invests in African startups building scalable enterprise software and data platforms tailored to local markets.
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DataLoca
Underscore Native News
Indigenous-focused news outlet serving Pacific Northwest communities
Osage News
News organization covering Missing and Murdered Indigenous People issues
Mississippi Free Press
State news outlet with dedicated Choctaw Nation coverage
Kansas City Defender
Local news outlet with enterprise reporting focus
Hy-Lo News
News outlet amplifying Black and Brown millennial voices
Harvey World Herald
Local news serving majority-Black Chicago suburb
Conecta Arizona
Border-region focused news outlet
BLACK BY GOD
News platform showcasing Black experiences in Appalachia
Baltimore Beat
Community news outlet driving innovation and impact
- •Raising at Pre-Seed? You're squarely in their sweet spot.
- •Lead with your fit in Developer Tools, SaaS, Enterprise — the sectors they actively back.
- •Size your ask to their typical $50K – $250K check.
- •cold outreach ok
- •Address your outreach to a specific partner, such as Jean Brown, Director of Research.
- •A warm introduction beats a cold email. Get matched and request an intro.
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