Yamify Secures Pre-Seed Funding to Expand AI Infrastructure Platform Across Africa
Africa-focused artificial intelligence startup Yamify has secured pre-seed funding from Launch Africa Ventures, marking an important step in its mission to simplify AI deployment for developers, freelancers, and digital agencies across the continent.
The investment forms part of Yamify’s ongoing pre-seed funding round and will support efforts to expand its AI infrastructure platform, strengthen partnerships, and accelerate market adoption across Africa.
Founded by Luc Okalobé, Yamify positions itself as the “Heroku for AI in Africa.” The platform enables freelancers, startups, and web development agencies to deploy GPU-powered AI applications from African data centres in less than a minute.
Yamify Pre-Seed Funding Supports AI Deployment Across Africa
The newly secured capital from Launch Africa Ventures will help Yamify scale its operations and improve access to AI infrastructure for businesses seeking faster and more affordable deployment options.
The company plans to use the funding to reduce distribution risks and strengthen collaborations with key technology partners, including Open Access Data Centres and Cassava AI.
These partnerships are expected to improve infrastructure availability while supporting the growth of AI services hosted within Africa.
Growing Demand for Local AI Infrastructure
Yamify launched in 2025 and quickly gained traction among fintech companies and web agencies operating in cities such as Lagos, Kinshasa, Brazzaville, Johannesburg, and San Francisco.
The startup entered the market with an initial investment of $100,000 from Felix Anane, an early supporter of African fintech giant Paystack.
As demand for artificial intelligence tools continues to grow, African businesses are increasingly looking for locally hosted solutions that offer lower latency, improved data sovereignty, and reduced infrastructure costs.
AI Startups Continue to Attract Investor Interest
Yamify’s latest funding reflects rising investor confidence in African startups building critical AI and cloud infrastructure. Industry experts believe the next phase of Africa
