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TLcom Capital LLP is a venture capital firm founded in 1999, dedicated to supporting innovative entrepreneurs in Africa. With a focus on technology-driven solutions, TLcom has managed over $300 million and is currently investing from its TIDE Africa Fund, which targets early to growth stage companies in Sub-Saharan Africa. The firm partners with entrepreneurs by providing not only capital but also expertise and networks to enhance their chances of success.
TLcom Capital invests in technology-enabled businesses across various sectors in Africa, targeting companies at all stages of development, from seed to growth capital. The firm invests between $500,000 and $10 million per company, emphasizing the importance of addressing underserved markets and generating significant value for entrepreneurs and their communities.
Notable portfolio companies include: **Andela** - connects African software developers with global job opportunities; **uLesson** - enhances educational outcomes for African students; **Pula** - provides insurance solutions for smallholder farmers; **Ilara Health** - offers affordable, tech-powered diagnostics in Africa; **Autochek** - digitizes the automotive sector; **Shara** - enables informal merchants to extend credit to their customers.
To approach TLcom Capital, founders should prepare a clear pitch that highlights their technology-driven solutions and market potential. Interested parties can submit their pitches through the dedicated page at tlcomcapital.com/pitch or contact them via email at compliance@tlcomcapital.com.
TLcom Capital is actively deploying its TIDE Africa Fund II, which recently closed at $154 million, making it Africa's largest early-stage VC fund. They have also invested $2 million in Turnstay through their TAPSI pre-seed fund, which has a total of $5 million allocated for early-stage investments.
TLcom Capital invests in Pre Seed, Seed, Seed Plus, Series A, Series B, and Growth Equity stages.
You can pitch TLcom Capital through their website at tlcomcapital.com/pitch or via email at compliance@tlcomcapital.com.
TLcom Capital focuses on sectors including AI, fintech, healthcare, edtech, agtech, consumer, mobility, proptech, logistics, and media.
TLcom Capital typically invests between $500,000 and $10 million per company.
TLcom Capital invests primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa, targeting technology-enabled businesses.
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