Welcome to Samfield Capital Fund I
We invest in people who believe they can change the world — because we can.
Investment Thesis
01. Balanced Risk
02. Rapid Traction
03. Humility
04. Discernment
05. Impact the Future
Early Stage Focus
We prefer backing founders as early possible typically to Series A.
$250K to $1M
Average
Typical check size raised
in early rounds
Proven
Revenue
We normally join once there's clear PMF & early revenue
Samfield Capital Fund i
We Advocate More Ownership
At our core, we believe founders should keep more of what they build. That’s why our model is designed to give you growth capital without unnecessary dilution.
How we invest:
Debt-first approach: We provide long-term capital structured primarily as debt with flexible terms over 5–10 years.
No interest: Unlike traditional financing, we don’t burden your business with compounding interest.
Minority equity only: To align incentives, we take a small equity stake (3–5%) , ensuring you maintain majority control and ownership.
This means you access the resources and runway you need to scale, while keeping your independence and preserving the upside of your company’s future.
Our approach celebrates larger founder ownership, sustainable growth, and aligned partnerships.
What We Look For
We invest in teams that demonstrate three critical pillars of long-term success:
Defensible Advantage
Companies with a unique, sustainable edge that competitors can’t easily replicate.
Global Portfolio
We invest anywhere in the world but have a strong preference for Africa’s high-growth markets.
Proven Leadership
Teams with strong management experience and a track record of growing revenues.