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East Lake Ventures is a venture capital firm focused on investing in the East African region. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs and investors, the firm aims to capitalize on the region's economic growth and improving infrastructure. The team includes Vianney Tumwesige, Ph.D., and Dorothy Lsoto, M.S., and manages a portfolio of four notable companies.
East Lake Ventures primarily invests in the software and retail sectors within East Africa. The firm targets businesses that align with its investment thesis, which emphasizes capturing opportunities from the region's economic growth and increasing government support.
Notable portfolio companies include Apteka, which provides digital solutions for healthcare systems; Place.Ug, an advertising platform for small businesses; Banange Brewing Company, Uganda's first domestic beer brewer; and Hapteka, delivering digital solutions to hospitals and labs.
Vianney Tumwesige, Ph.D. - Co-founder with a background in entrepreneurship and investment in East Africa. Dorothy Lsoto, M.S. - Co-founder with expertise in business development and market strategy.
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