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V8 Capital Partners

Africa, Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius, Ebène

Description

A leading African VC firm focused on backing bold visionary entrepreneurs to grow and scale leading technology businesses across Africa.

Investor Profile

V8 Capital Partners has backed more than 7 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 29% 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 Kenya, United States, Nigeria.
  • Strong thematic focus on Information Technology, Biotechnology, Health Care.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (43%)
  • Series A (29%)
  • Pre Seed (29%)

Country Focus

  • Kenya (43%)
  • United States (29%)
  • Nigeria (14%)
  • Ghana (14%)

Industry Focus

  • Information Technology
  • Biotechnology
  • Health Care
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Genetics
  • Life Science
  • Logistics
  • Auto Insurance
  • Automotive
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Who does V8 Capital Partners frequently co-invest with?

UNCOVERED FUND
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 2
GreenHouse Capital
Africa, Lagos, Nigeria, Ikeja
Co-Investments: 2
Y Combinator
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Co-Investments: 3
Aera VC
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 1
Remapped Ventures
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Co-Investments: 2
Launch Africa
Africa, Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius, Ebène
Co-Investments: 2
Adjuvant Capital
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Reflect Ventures
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 2
Better Ventures
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Co-Investments: 1
Future Africa
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does V8 Capital Partners often collaborate with?

Ken Njoroge
Africa, Nairobi Area, Kenya, Nairobi
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by V8 Capital Partners?

Zuri Health

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Zuri Health is a telemedicine company that uses apps, websites, and SMS services to provide affordable and accessible healthcare solutions.

AppsHealth CareMedicalSMSTelehealth
Pre SeedMay 18, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,297,154
Yemaachi Biotechnology

Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana

Yemaachi Biotechnology provides diversifying precision cancer diagnostics and treatments.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)BioinformaticsBiotechnologyHealth Diagnostics
SeedMar 21, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
MarketForce

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

MarketForce is the B2B SuperApp for Africa's neighbourhood merchants.

Financial ServicesFinTechInformation Technology
Series AFeb 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $40,000,000
Mecho

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Mecho is an on-demand auto repair and maintenance platform for individuals and businesses.

Auto InsuranceAutomotiveInformation TechnologyInternet of Things
SeedFeb 9, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,150,000
truQ

Delaware, Ohio, United States

truQ connects businesses and individuals with logistics needs across Africa to the closest vehicle in real time.

Logistics
Pre SeedFeb 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $245,000
MarketForce

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

MarketForce is the B2B SuperApp for Africa's neighbourhood merchants.

Financial ServicesFinTechInformation Technology
SeedJul 8, 2021
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
54gene

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

54gene is a healthcare startup that offers a genetics testing platform.

BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareLife Science
Series AApr 14, 2020
Amount Raised: $15,000,000

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