We work with Fund Managers
F2F Sandbox supports emerging and established managers of African Venture Capital Funds with accessing LP capital and exit enablement. Including UK operational and platform expansion for portfolio support requirements.
SUPPORT PILLARS FOR — FUND MANAGERS
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Assisting fund managers in building and maintaining robust relationships with Limited Partners (LPs) in the UK, whilst also building relations and partnerships with General Partners (GPs) as UK Funds looking to co-invest into African startups.
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Identify and provide access to key stakeholders who can support with design and execution of exit strategies and opportunities via the UK for current and future portfolio companies.
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Providing fund managers with tools, strategies and UK market networks that can be used to support portfolio companies with specific UK market access needs - reference Founder Support pillars for examples.
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Equipping fund managers with a comprehensive framework to navigate broader strategic areas such as market trends, regulatory changes, talent acqusition amongst others to ensure a well-rounded approach to UK Market access and entry.
Fund Managers will receive tailored support through a sprint-style plan that will cover 2-3 key support areas. To be eligible for the Sandbox, funds must be looking to raise capital from the UK and or looking to expand presence in UK beyond just capital raising such as portfolio entry support or new office establishment.
The following timeline is what to expect from a Fund Sprint:
WEEK 1
ONBOARDING & ASSESSMENT
Full fund needs assessment from fundraising to expansion to define support and connections plan.
WEEK 2 - 7
DEEP DIVES & SUPPORT
Connect you with Expert Advisors for your business and provide specific capacity building for UK Market Entry.
WEEK 8 - 13
CONNECTIONS & FOLLOW-UPS
Provide bespoke connections into the UK Ecosystem & support with end to end engagement.
WEEK 14
OFF BOARDING & ACTION PLAN
Sprint review to assess outcomes and define follow-up action plan for further ecosystem and connections engagement.
FOLLOW-ON
TRACKING AND SUPPORT
Regular check-in’s to track progress of connections and activities. Providing ad-hoc support where needed.
Application Portal
F2F Sandbox is a UK-Africa vehicle providing tailored Sandboxes for African markets to access the UK. We have active and developing Sandboxes, each catering to specific regional needs.
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Are a successful application period F2F Sandbox is no longer accepting applications. This edition is exclusively for South African Startups and Funds, for selected organisations the Sandbox will run from late May to July 2025. To find out more about Sandbox and Eligibility Criteria for future application openings:
1) To find out more & check your eligibility to apply: Click Here
2) Want to be notified of our next Sandbox: Submit Interest Here
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We are currently concluding a pilot Sandbox activation in Nigeria and will be launching a full Sandbox later this year. Keep your eyes peeled or to be notified of its launch submit a request here.
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We are currently concluding a pilot Sandbox activation in Kenya and will be launching a full F2F Sandbox later this year. Keep your eyes peeled or to be notified of its launch submit a request here.
UK-AFRICA ECOSYSTEM DAY
The flagship gathering for African founders, delegations and ecosystem leaders at London Tech Week
F2F Sandbox hosts its annual gathering for Africa's visiting ecosystem founders, operators and investors together with the best of the UK support ecosystem. In a nutshell a physical Sandbox to allow Africa and the UK tech ecosystem to connect, learn and create opportunities all under one roof.
🗓️ Wednesday, 11 June @ 15:30 – 22:30
📍 Uncommon Liverpool Street, London
RESOURCES LIBRARY
UK Market Entry Pack
Our tactical playbook for South African founders expanding to the UK. Built for Seed to Series A ventures, this 60-minute read covers everything from incorporation, visas, and fundraising, to relocation and hiring.
EUK Market Entry Webinars
A three-part live series designed for African founders and startup teams exploring the UK as a launch market. Whether you’re raising your first international round or building your go-to-market playbook, join us for live Q&A and founder-led insights.
LET’S CHAT
If you are a founder or fund manager looking for UK market access support. Or an ecosystem support organization that can provide support to African founders and fund managers with market expansion. Then get in touch with us.
Sandbox Team
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