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Kinfolk Venture Capital

Nigeria Lagos Founded 2020 Website
Cheque Size$500K to $5M
Stages2
Industries19
Markets21
Stated Portfolio11
Operating Since2020 (6y)

About Kinfolk Venture Capital

Kinfolk Venture Capital is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage technology companies across Africa. They focus on seed and early-stage investments, partnering with founders who have scalable tech-based products or services addressing clear, addressable markets in Africa and globally. Their investment strategy emphasizes long-term partnerships, aiming to build iconic African businesses and drive transformational change over time. Kinfolk integrates ESG frameworks, such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals, into their operations and investment process, promoting a more inclusive and sustainable economic system within African communities. Their portfolio includes a diverse range of companies across various sectors, reflecting their commitment to supporting innovative businesses that are transforming African markets and solving pertinent issues. Kinfolk's approach is rooted in a belief in Africa's boundless entrepreneurial spirit, aiming to shift global perceptions of the continent and the Black identity. They partner with values-driven leaders dedicated to this generational mission, fostering a community of dreamers, founders, technologists, and leaders—referred to as their Kinfolk. Kinfolk's team comprises experienced professionals, including Founder & Managing Partner Toni Campbell and Partner & Engineering Lead Faithful Ojebiyi. Their combined expertise in strategy, design, and technology enables them to provide capital, networks, and accumulated knowledge to their portfolio companies, ensuring impactful support during the formative stages of business development. Their commitment to Africa's growth is evident in their selective investment approach, aiming to make a significant impact on the continent's economic landscape.

Requirements

Tech-enabled businesses addressing Africa's pertinent issues, Scalable products or services with clear markets in Africa and globally, Values-driven leadership committed to transforming African markets, Scalable tech-based product or service, Clear addressable market in Africa and globally, Values-driven leadership committed to transformational change

Stated Portfolio11

Big Cabal Media
Chargel
Klas
SpleetStartupCredPalStartupPapsStartup
Proxalys
Simplifyd
Kwik
Medplus
Kings Beverage

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TypeVenture Capital
CountryNigeria
CityLagos
Founded2020
Minimum Cheque$500K
Maximum Cheque$5M