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Lateral Frontiers VC is a venture capital firm founded by Rob Elof, Steven Grin, and Samakab Hashi, with a focus on transformative technology companies in Africa and the Global South. The firm operates from multiple locations, including Nairobi, Lagos, California, and New York, and has a portfolio of 10 companies. Their investment strategy emphasizes local impact while fostering global reach.
Lateral Frontiers primarily invests in the fintech and cleantech sectors, targeting resourceful founders with innovative ideas that can thrive in complex markets. The firm seeks to create scalable businesses that address local challenges while having a global impact, particularly in emerging markets.
Notable companies in Lateral Frontiers' portfolio include SeamlessHR (Nigeria), Mono (Nigeria), Carry1st (South Africa), Kashier (Egypt), Ejara (Cameroon), Autocheck (Nigeria), Lipa Later (Kenya), and 4g Capital (Kenya).
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Yes, Lateral Frontiers VC often leads investment rounds, particularly in their focus sectors of fintech and cleantech.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, especially for companies that demonstrate strong growth and local impact.
Specific fund size details are not disclosed, but the firm actively invests in multiple companies across Africa and the Global South.
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