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Since 2022, Left Lane Capital has backed 2 African startups across 3 disclosed funding rounds totaling $151M, most heavily in Nigeria and Fintech.
Left Lane Capital is a venture capital firm based in New York with an office in London. The firm invests in high-growth consumer and internet technology companies, focusing on businesses that transform how people live and work. Left Lane partners with founders and teams building companies that challenge the status quo and create enduring customer relationships. Left Lane has demonstrated significant investment activity in Africa, particularly in the fintech sector. Between March 2022 and January 2025, the firm invested $151 million across three funding rounds, with a concentrated focus on Nigeria. The firm invested in Series A and Series B rounds, backing companies including Lemfi, a money transfer platform, and Moove, a vehicle financing solution for ride-hailing and delivery drivers. Left Lane's African investments reflect its thesis around transforming financial services and mobility in high-growth markets.
Data updated · Jul 29, 2026
Left Lane Capital has backed 2 African startups across 3 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners, totaling $151M since 2022.
Mostly Series A: 2 of its 3 tracked rounds are at that stage, followed by Series B (1).
Left Lane Capital's tracked rounds are concentrated in Nigeria (3).
Its tracked rounds lean toward Fintech (3).
Left Lane Capital most often shares rounds with Y Combinator (2 shared deals), Endeavor Catalyst (1 shared deal), Highland Europe (1 shared deal).
Left Lane Capital has backed Lemfi and Moove, both fintech companies based in Nigeria. Lemfi provides competitive international money transfer services, while Moove offers drive-to-own vehicle financing for ride-hailing and delivery drivers.
Left Lane Capital invested $151 million in Africa across three funding rounds between March 2022 and January 2025, with all investments concentrated in Nigerian fintech companies.
