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Since 2017, Amplo has backed 4 African startups across 7 disclosed funding rounds totaling $207M, most heavily in Nigeria and Fintech.
Amplo is a global venture capital firm founded by Sheel Tyle. The firm supports entrepreneurs building globally ambitious companies that matter. Key team members include Partner Sam Garcia. Amplo has invested $204 million across five funding rounds from October 2017 to July 2024, focusing on early-stage companies in Africa. Investments span Seed, Series A, Series C, and Series D stages, with a geographic emphasis on Tanzania, Nigeria, and Kenya. Sector interests include Fintech, HR & Talent, and E-commerce & Retail. Notable portfolio companies in Africa are Nala (Tanzania, Fintech), Wasoko (Kenya, E-commerce & Retail), and Andela (Nigeria, HR & Talent). Amplo has co-invested alongside firms such as TLcom Capital, Spark Capital, and Salesforce Ventures.
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Amplo has backed 4 African startups across 7 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners, totaling $207M since 2017.
Mostly Seed: 3 of its 7 tracked rounds are at that stage, followed by Series A (2).
Its tracked rounds lean toward Fintech (2), Legal and Compliance (2), HR & Talent (2), and 1 more sector.
Amplo most often shares rounds with Vlad Tenev (2 shared deals), Future Africa (2 shared deals), LocalGlobe (2 shared deals).
Amplo has backed Nala in Tanzania, Wasoko in Kenya, and Andela in Nigeria. These investments cover Fintech, E-commerce & Retail, and HR & Talent sectors.