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FirstCheck Africa

Africa, Lagos, Nigeria, Lagos

Description

FirstCheck Africa is an early-stage VC fund that invests in technology-driven startups in Africa with at least one female founder.

Investor Profile

FirstCheck Africa has backed more than 9 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Pre Seed, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Kenya, United States, Nigeria.
  • Strong thematic focus on Financial Services, E-Commerce, Payments.

Stage Focus

  • Pre Seed (56%)
  • Seed (44%)

Country Focus

  • Kenya (44%)
  • United States (33%)
  • Nigeria (22%)

Industry Focus

  • Financial Services
  • E-commerce
  • Payments
  • B2b
  • Construction
  • Information Technology
  • Consumer
  • Consumer Software
  • Retail Technology
  • Fintech
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does FirstCheck Africa frequently co-invest with?

Seedstars
Seedstars
Europe, Geneve, Switzerland, Geneva
Co-Investments: 2
JF
JAM Fund
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 2
Ventures Platform
Ventures Platform
North America, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Victoria
Co-Investments: 3
Jedar Capital
Jedar Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
DFS Lab
DFS Lab
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Co-Investments: 3
LV
Logos Ventures
Asia, Yerushalayim, Israel, Jerusalem
Co-Investments: 2
Plug and Play
Plug and Play
North America, California, United States, Sunnyvale
Co-Investments: 2
Enza Capital
Enza Capital
Africa, Nairobi Area, Kenya, Nairobi
Co-Investments: 2
Chandaria Capital
Chandaria Capital
Africa, Nairobi Area, Kenya, Nairobi
Co-Investments: 2
Future Africa
Future Africa
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does FirstCheck Africa often collaborate with?

AI
Andrea Iannelli
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
Kiprono Elvis Terigin
Kiprono Elvis Terigin
Africa, Nairobi Area, Kenya
Shared Deals: 1
JG
Jacob Gibson
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Mohamed Hussein Ali
Mohamed Hussein Ali
Africa, Al Qahirah, Egypt, Cairo
Shared Deals: 1
Jad Antoun
Jad Antoun
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Shared Deals: 1
UT
Uri Tintore
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 1
Hussein El Kheshen
Hussein El Kheshen
Africa, Egypt
Shared Deals: 1
TC
Tim Chen
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Feras Jalbout
Feras Jalbout
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Shared Deals: 1
CH
Camilla Hagen Sørli
Europe, Oslo, Norway
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by FirstCheck Africa?

Cleva

Middletown, Delaware, United States

Cleva Banking is a banking platform helps in recieving international payments by opening USD accounts.

BankingFinancial ServicesPayments
Pre SeedJan 8, 2024
Amount Raised: $1,500,000
Jumba

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Jumba is a construction technology platform that streamlines B2B construction material purchases and financing.

B2BConstructionInformation Technology
SeedFeb 20, 2023
Amount Raised: $4,500,000
Uncover

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Uncover is a beauty company that provides skincare products for consumers.

BeautyConsumerHealth CareRetail
SeedDec 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
Bumpa

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Bumpa is a mobile-based infrastructure powering digital commerce for African small business owners.

Consumer SoftwareE-CommerceRetail Technology
SeedOct 19, 2022
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Jumba

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Jumba is a construction technology platform that streamlines B2B construction material purchases and financing.

B2BConstructionInformation Technology
Pre SeedJun 14, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
tushop

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Tushop is a community group buying platform.

CommunitiesE-Commerce
Pre SeedMar 31, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Caantin

San Francisco, California, United States

Caantin is developer of vendor management and software designed for brief onboarding and simple operations to enhance customer satisfaction.

ConsumerCustomer ServiceDeliveryInternetWholesale
SeedMar 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,700,000
MoneyHash

San Francisco, California, United States

MoneyHash provides access to payment and fintech services across the Middle East & Africa with one simple integration.

Financial ServicesFinTechPayments
Pre SeedJan 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Pivo

Wuse, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Pivo is a financial hub that allows small & medium businesses across Africa access to all the financial services they need in one place.

CreditFinancial ServicesWealth Management
Pre SeedSep 1, 2021
Amount Raised: $100,000

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