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Since 2021, Base Capital has backed 6 African startups across 9 disclosed funding rounds totaling $57.4M, most heavily in Kenya and E-commerce & Retail.
Base Capital is a venture capital firm based in Cape Town, South Africa. Its official website describes the firm as investing in networked business models that power everyday lives, with a focus on companies serving both consumers and businesses. In Africa, Base Capital has backed startups at the Seed, Pre-Series A, and Series A stages. Its recorded African investments span e-commerce and retail, fintech, HR and talent, and quick commerce, with activity in Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, and Egypt. Based on the investment record provided, examples include Kapu, Kwara, Thndr, Floatpays, OfferZen, and Swoop. The firm’s stated focus on networked businesses and marketplace-style models aligns with its portfolio in consumer and business platforms. Its Africa activity shows repeated backing in Kenya and South Africa, alongside investments in Nigeria and Egypt.
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Base Capital has backed 6 African startups across 9 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners, totaling $57.4M since 2021.
Mostly Seed: 6 of its 9 tracked rounds are at that stage, followed by Series A (2).
Base Capital's tracked rounds are concentrated in Kenya (5), South Africa (2), Nigeria (1), and 1 more country.
Its tracked rounds lean toward E-commerce & Retail (4), Fintech (2), HR & Talent (2), and 1 more sector.
Base Capital most often shares rounds with Founder Collective (4 shared deals), Giant Ventures (4 shared deals), First Minute Capital (3 shared deals).
Base Capital is a venture capital firm based in Cape Town, South Africa. Its website describes a focus on networked business models that support everyday consumer and business needs.
Examples from the provided record include Swoop, Kapu, Kwara, Thndr, Floatpays, and OfferZen. These companies reflect Base Capital’s focus on consumer and business platforms across African markets.