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Lateral Frontiers is an early-stage venture capital fund founded in 2017. The firm invests in digital infrastructure, fintech, and cleantech businesses in Africa and the Global South. It backs visionary founders building scalable solutions for complex markets. Lateral Frontiers has participated in 17 funding rounds from March 2015 to January 2023, totaling $105.1M. It focuses on Seed (10 rounds) and Series A (5 rounds) stages, with investments in Nigeria (6), Kenya (6), South Africa (2), Cameroon (2), and Egypt (1). Key sectors include Fintech (7), AI & Analytics (6), Media & Entertainment (2), HR & Talent (2), and E-commerce & Retail (2). Notable portfolio companies include Carry1st (South Africa, Media & Entertainment), Ejara (Cameroon, Fintech), SeamlessHR (Nigeria, HR & Talent), Mono (Nigeria, Fintech), Autochek (Nigeria, E-commerce & Retail, Fintech), Pngme (Kenya, AI & Analytics), Kashier (Egypt, Fintech), and Asokoinsight (Kenya, AI & Analytics). The firm has co-invested with partners such as CRE Venture Capital, Enza Capital, and TLcom Capital.
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