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Timon Capital

Africa, Lagos, Nigeria, Lagos

Description

Timon Capital is a venture capital firm.

Investor Profile

Timon Capital has backed more than 10 startups, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 40% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Nigeria, Kenya, United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on B2B, Financial Services, Information Technology.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (50%)
  • Series A (30%)
  • Pre Seed (10%)
  • Debt Financing (10%)

Country Focus

  • Nigeria (40%)
  • Kenya (30%)
  • United States (10%)
  • United Kingdom (10%)
  • South Africa (10%)

Industry Focus

  • B2b
  • Financial Services
  • Information Technology
  • Logistics
  • Consumer Goods
  • Emerging Markets
  • E-commerce
  • Internet
  • Retail Technology
  • Finance
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Timon Capital frequently co-invest with?

Musha Ventures
Musha Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 5
Bossa Invest
Bossa Invest
South America, Sao Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo
Co-Investments: 2
Endeavor Catalyst
Endeavor Catalyst
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Sunu Capital
Sunu Capital
Africa, Nairobi Area, Kenya, Nairobi
Co-Investments: 2
Raba Partnership
Raba Partnership
Africa, NA - South Africa, South Africa, Cape Town
Co-Investments: 4
Enza Capital
Enza Capital
Africa, Nairobi Area, Kenya, Nairobi
Co-Investments: 2
Byld Ventures
Byld Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 2
LoftyInc Capital
LoftyInc Capital
Africa, Lagos, Nigeria, Ikeja
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: 2

Which angels does Timon Capital often collaborate with?

JM
Justin Mateen
North America, United States
Shared Deals: 1
NB
Nitesh Banta
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji
Africa, Nigeria
Shared Deals: 1
CG
Cem Garih
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
YM
Yuri Milner
North America, California, United States, Los Altos Hills
Shared Deals: 1
RP
Ryan Petersen
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
PB
Pierre Bi
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Timon Capital?

OmniRetail

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

OmniRetail is a B2B e-commerce platform that digitizes informal supply chains.

B2BConsumer GoodsRetail
Series AApr 28, 2025
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Waza

Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria

Waza is a B2B payments platform and liquidity provider for emerging market businesses.

B2BEmerging MarketsFinancial ServicesFinTechPayments
Debt FinancingAug 19, 2024
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Cloudline

Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Cloudline leverages lighter-than-air technology and solar power to bring emissions free aviation to every part of the world.

Aerospace
Pre SeedAug 16, 2023
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
OmniBiz

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Omnibiz is a B2B e-commerce platform for FMCG manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

B2BE-CommerceInformation TechnologyInternetRetail Technology
SeedAug 19, 2022
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Novek

London, England, United Kingdom

Novek builds IOT technology to completely eliminate single use plastic from FMCG Supply chains.

Internet of Things
SeedJul 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $300,000
Thepeer

Newark, Delaware, United States

Thepeer develops platform to connect digital wallets across mobile money, banking, and possibly crypto.

Financial ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware
SeedJun 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,100,000
Shara

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Shara is a social trust network with financial features built in that allows SMEs to extend loans to their most reliable customers.

FinanceFinancial Services
SeedSep 1, 2021
Amount Raised: $6,000,000
OmniBiz

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Omnibiz is a B2B e-commerce platform for FMCG manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

B2BE-CommerceInformation TechnologyInternetRetail Technology
SeedAug 10, 2021
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Wasoko

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Wasoko transforms access to essential goods and services by connecting small shops to the digital economy.

Consumer GoodsEmerging MarketsLogisticsSalesSupply Chain Management
Series AFeb 23, 2020
Amount Raised: $14,000,000
Lori Systems

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Lori is a venture-backed start-up building logistics infrastructure for trucking.

Freight ServiceLogisticsTransportation
Series ANov 8, 2019
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
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