Pan-African VC investing $500K–5M at seed and Series A
TLcom Capital is a pan-African early-stage VC investing in tech startups across sub-Saharan Africa. Manages $200M+ across two funds. Portfolio includes Andela, Twiga Foods, Ubenwa, KUDI, and other breakout African startups. Invests $500K–5M at seed and Series A. Known for long-term partnership with founders and strong operational support.
Best for
Use when
You have traction and are raising a seed or Series A round with a clear path to pan-African scale.
Skip when
You are pre-product or pre-revenue. TLcom typically invests in companies with some traction.
One of the most respected institutional VCs on the continent. Strong in East and West Africa. Apply via their website or warm introduction from a portfolio founder.
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