TLcom is an institutional investor (Conventional VCs) founded in 1999 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Venture capital firm investing in African entrepreneurs. It partners with businesses tackling significant continental challenges. Investments span various sectors, including logistics, consumer goods, technology, and financial services. The firm supports companies in scaling their operations and expanding their market reach across Africa. Its portfolio includes businesses focused on improving access to essential services and driving economic growth.

Stage

pre-seed, seed, Series A, Series B, growth, pre-seed, seed, Series A, Series B, growth

Check size

$200K-$10M

HQ

Nairobi, Kenya

Founded

1999

Website

https://tlcomcapital.com

LinkedIn

https://linkedin.com/company/tlcom-capital

Twitter

https://twitter.com/tlcomcapital

What they look for

Tech-enabled businesses focused on African markets (primarily Sub-Saharan Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, South Africa); fast-growth, scalable companies solving complex challenges for underserved markets including base of pyramid; proven product-market fit and traction preferred; preference for strong, resilient founding teams

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