Building the infrastructure formerit-based startup funding
We're connecting exceptional founders with the right investors across Africa and developing countries, where talent is abundant but access to capital remains broken.
(Startups Globally)
(VC Assets)
(Global Reach)
(Emerging Markets)
A platform where merit wins
NartaQ is the first venture matchmaking platform purpose-built for Africa and developing countries. We combine intelligent founder-investor matching with institutional-grade infrastructure—giving every startup the governance, transparency, and credibility they need from day one.
Unlike traditional platforms that favor warm introductions and Silicon Valley networks, we use data-driven evaluation to assess startups based on what actually matters: market opportunity, team capability, product innovation, and traction metrics.
Smart Matching
AI-powered algorithms connect founders with investors based on sector expertise, stage focus, and strategic fit.
DAO Governance
Each startup gets its own blockchain-based DAO, turning governance tokens into company shares with full transparency.
Full Transparency
Real-time cap tables, automated compliance, and institutional-grade record-keeping from day one.
The old system is fundamentally broken
The Problem
- •Network bias: 70% of VC deals come from warm introductions, excluding brilliant founders without "connections"
- •Geographic inequality: Silicon Valley receives 50x more VC funding per capita than Africa
- •Broken infrastructure: Traditional cap tables live in spreadsheets, creating opacity and governance chaos
- •Missed opportunity: Exceptional founders in developing countries struggle to access capital despite massive market potential
Our Solution
- ✓Merit-based matching: AI evaluates startups on fundamentals—market size, traction, team quality—not pedigree
- ✓Focus on underserved: Purpose-built for Africa and developing countries where talent density is high but capital access is low
- ✓Institutional infrastructure: Blockchain-based DAO governance gives startups enterprise-grade systems from day one
- ✓Global ambition: Prove the model in emerging markets, then scale to democratize startup funding worldwide
"Access to capital shouldn't depend on your alumni network or geographic proximity to Sand Hill Road. Exceptional founders deserve institutional-grade infrastructure and merit-based access to investors—regardless of where they're building."
Two founders, one vision
Based in Paris, France, we're building the infrastructure that will power the next generation of African and developing country startups. Our team combines deep expertise in venture capital, blockchain technology, and emerging markets to deliver institutional-grade solutions purpose-built for underserved founders.
Built for exceptional founders everywhere
For Founders
If you're building a scalable startup in Africa or developing countries and struggling to access capital despite strong fundamentals, we're here for you.
- →Merit-based matching with investors in your sector
- →Institutional-grade governance from day one
- →Access to global investor networks
For Investors
If you're looking for high-potential deals outside traditional networks and want exposure to emerging markets with 10x upside, we bring you curated opportunities.
- →Pre-vetted startups with strong fundamentals
- →Full transparency with blockchain-based cap tables
- →Early access to high-growth markets
Our focus: Tech-enabled startups in fintech, e-commerce, logistics, healthcare, education, and B2B SaaS across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and emerging Europe. If you're solving real problems with scalable solutions in these regions, we want to connect you with the right investors.
Simple process, powerful results
Apply
Submit your startup profile with key metrics and traction data
Get Matched
Our AI evaluates your fundamentals and matches you with relevant investors
Connect
Pitch to interested investors through our platform
Close & Govern
Automated cap table management via blockchain DAO
What makes us different
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Join the founders and investors building the future of merit-based startup funding.