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TLcom Capital

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TLcom invests in early to growth stage tech-enabled companies across Sub-Saharan Africa solving complex continental challenges. They invest between $500k and $10m per company through their TIDE Africa Fund.

Check Size

$500K - $10M

Focus Areas

Edtech, Fintech, Healthtech

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Investment Thesis

TLcom partners with Africa’s best entrepreneurs to leverage technology in solving the continent’s biggest challenges. They believe significant value comes from entrepreneurs who can articulate and execute strategies that establish defensible competitive advantages through lower cost positions or superior customer value. Their approach emphasizes that entrepreneurs are the central actors in value generation, with TLcom providing capital, expertise, and networks to accelerate success.

What Sets Them Apart

  • Locally rooted and globally connected - partners based in Africa with decades of experience on the continent, combined with global networks and exits to global players
  • Two decades of VC investing experience since 1999 across Europe, US, and Africa with proven exit track record
  • Active ecosystem builder through multiple initiatives including investor database, CEO Summit, and Female Founder Summit
  • Dedicated ESG Management System integrated into investment process and portfolio management
  • Partnership approach beyond capital provision - includes strategic, operational, and financial support

Portfolio Highlights

Ajua

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FairMoney

Fintech

Illa

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Pula

Insurtech

Talstack

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Andela

Talent Marketplace

HoneyCoin

Fintech

Kobo360

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+ 32 more companies in their portfolio

Investment Team

13 Partners at TLcom Capital

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