Invested in the Heart of Africa’s Future
Backing the next generation of African champions in culture and creativity.
Culture
The soul of creativity. Africa’s music, fashion, film, and art inspire the world — rooted in identity, expression, and heritage
Innovation
The engine of growth. New ideas, technology, and smart business models driving change and unlocking value in creative industries.
Influence
The power to shape minds and markets. African creators are setting global trends and changing how the world sees the continent.
About Us
We are invested in the Heart of Africa’s Future. Building with the next African Champions. Working with High growth African businesses solving for the culture and creative industries.
Our Mission
To ignite and amplify the creative brilliance of Africa, fostering a vibrant ecosystem where innovative artistic expression thrives, cultural narratives are celebrated globally, and economic empowerment is realized through the power of African ingenuity
Frequently Asked Question
1. What is the fund’s investment focus?
We invest in high-growth opportunities within the creative industries, including but not limited to film and TV production, music, gaming, fashion, design, and digital media. Our focus is on scalable businesses with strong intellectual property (IP), passionate leadership, and a clear path to monetization
2. Why invest in the creative industries?
The creative economy is one of the fastest-growing sectors globally, driven by demand for digital content, cultural exports, and IP-based revenues. These industries often offer high margins, global scalability, and multiple revenue streams.
3. What is the typical investment size and stage?
We typically invest between [$50,000] and [$150,000] in early to growth-stage companies. Our preference is for businesses that have proof of concept or early revenues, but we occasionally invest earlier if the creative vision and market potential are compelling.
4. Do you take an active role in the companies you invest in?
Yes. We provide strategic guidance, industry connections, and support in areas such as distribution, licensing, marketing, and international expansion. We view ourselves as partners in growth, not just capital providers.
5. What criteria do you use to evaluate potential investments?
Key criteria include:
- Strong, defensible IP or brand
- Experienced and visionary founders
- Scalable business model
- Market demand and cultural relevance
- Financial viability and path to profitability
6. How do you support portfolio companies post-investment?
We offer hands-on support through:
- Strategic operational and back office support to scale such as hiring, CFO support etc
- Access to a global network of industry experts and partners
- Support with financing, co-productions, and distribution deals
- Help with governance and growth planning
7. Are you open to international investments?
We are designed to solve for only the African market
8. What is the fund’s return profile and exit strategy?
We target competitive returns through a combination of equity growth, licensing income, and strategic exits, including M&A, IPOs, and catalog sales. Each investment has a tailored exit roadmap based on the company’s business model and market position.
9. How can I pitch my project or company?
If you’re a founder or creative business looking for funding or advisory support, please reach out via our pitch submission form or email hello@regalstonecapital.com. We review submissions on a rolling basis.
10. Do you offer any other services/solutions?
Yes, we provide strategic and investment advisory support services to high-growth African companies and serve as local technical partners to International organizations.
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