
RaliCap
Description
RaliCap is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in San Francisco, California, specifically focused on the burgeoning fintech landscape within emerging markets. Positioned as a premier fund and collective, RaliCap is dedicated to empowering "super founders" by providing strategic capital and support. The firm's investment thesis centers on identifying and nurturing innovative financial technology companies that address critical needs and opportunities in regions often overlooked by traditional venture capital. Their commitment extends beyond mere capital, aiming to build a collaborative ecosystem for their portfolio companies.
The firm successfully closed its inaugural fund, RaliCap Fund I, at $30 million, demonstrating significant investor confidence in its specialized strategy. This capital is deployed across pre-seed, seed, and occasionally Series A rounds, with a clear focus on early-stage opportunities. For initial investments, RaliCap typically writes checks ranging from $250,000 to $750,000, targeting promising startups in their formative stages. While they provide follow-on capital, which can extend up to $1.5 million, their primary entry point remains within this initial seed-stage bracket.
RaliCap's impact is global, with a portfolio that spans over 50 companies across more than 20 countries. This extensive reach underscores their deep commitment to fostering financial inclusion and technological advancement in diverse emerging economies, including regions in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. The firm prides itself on being more than just a capital provider, actively leveraging its network and expertise to help founders navigate the unique challenges and opportunities present in these dynamic markets, thereby accelerating their growth and market penetration.
Investor Profile
RaliCap has backed more than 47 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 6% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Angel rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Mexico, Nigeria, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on FinTech, Financial Services, Payments.
- Led 1 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $250K – $750K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (55%)
- Pre Seed (38%)
- Angel (2%)
- Series A (2%)
- Series Unknown (2%)
Country Focus
- Mexico (17%)
- Nigeria (17%)
- United States (15%)
- Pakistan (11%)
- South Africa (6%)
- Brazil (6%)
- United Arab Emirates (6%)
- Argentina (2%)
- Indonesia (2%)
- Egypt (2%)
Industry Focus
- Fintech
- Financial Services
- Payments
- Software
- Saas
- Credit
- E-commerce
- Wealth Management
- Finance
- Accounting
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