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Since 2021, Lightrock has backed 4 African startups across 5 disclosed funding rounds totaling $244.5M, most heavily in Nigeria and Fintech.
Lightrock is a London-headquartered global sustainable investment platform that operates across private and public markets. Established as an independent platform in 2021, it focuses on growth-stage companies leveraging technology for scalable impact in themes of People, Planet, and Productivity. The firm advises over $5.8 billion in assets and has backed more than 90 portfolio companies with a team of 130+ professionals across offices in Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Lightrock invests in growth-stage companies, including Series B and Series C rounds, with a focus on fintech in Africa. Its activity includes three funding rounds totaling $195 million from August 2022 to October 2024, targeting Nigeria (two investments) and South Africa (one investment). Backed companies are Moniepoint in Nigeria, which provides payments, banking, and credit tools for businesses, and Lulalend in South Africa, offering SME funding online. Co-investors in these rounds include prominent names such as Alphabet, QED Investors, and International Finance Corporation, reflecting Lightrock's collaborative approach in sustainable fintech investments.
Data updated · Jul 29, 2026
Lightrock has backed 4 African startups across 5 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners, totaling $244.5M since 2021.
Mostly Series B: 3 of its 5 tracked rounds are at that stage, followed by Series C (2).
Lightrock's tracked rounds are concentrated in Nigeria (3), South Africa (1), Kenya (1).
Its tracked rounds lean toward Fintech (4), Travel & Mobility (1).
Lightrock most often shares rounds with Novastar Ventures (2 shared deals), Alphabet | Google (1 shared deal), Verod (1 shared deal).
Lightrock has backed Moniepoint in Nigeria, participating in its Series B round of $50 million in August 2022 and Series C round of $110 million in October 2024. Moniepoint offers payments, banking, and credit tools for businesses.