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LocalGlobe is an early-stage venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom. Originally founded as a family office in 1999 by Robin Klein and Saul Klein, it has evolved into one of Europe's respected investors in pre-seed and seed-stage companies. The firm emphasizes long-term partnerships with founders, providing operational support alongside capital, and rebranded under Phoenix Court in 2022. LocalGlobe has participated in six funding rounds totaling $31.4M from February 2015 to May 2024, primarily at the seed stage (four rounds), with one Series A and one Series D. Investments focus on fintech (two), edtech (two), e-commerce and retail (one), and productivity and workspace (one), targeting Kenya (two), Nigeria (two), Egypt (one), and South Africa (one). Backed companies include MNZL Wallet in Egypt, Jumba in Kenya, Foondamate in South Africa, Eden in Nigeria, uLesson in Nigeria, and M-KOPA in Kenya. The firm frequently co-invests with partners such as Enza Capital (three rounds), FirstCheck Africa (two), and Future Africa (two).

Total Invested

$46.4M

Active Since

Feb 2015

Latest Investment

May 2024

Top Stage

Seed

LocalGlobe Investment Regions

πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ Kenya (2)πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Nigeria (2)πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬ Egypt (1)πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa (1)πŸ‡²πŸ‡¦ Morocco (1)🌍 Pan-African (1)

LocalGlobe Investment Sectors

Fintech (3)EdTech (2)E-commerce & Retail (1)Quick Commerce (1)Cybersecurity (1)

LocalGlobe Investment Timeline

Favicon of MNZL WalletMNZL WalletSeed$3.5MMay 2024
withP1 VenturesBeenokEnza Capital500 GlobalFirst Circle Capital+2 more
Favicon of JumbaJumbaSeed$4.5MFeb 2023
withFoundamentalSeedstarsEnza CapitalSpeedinvestFirstCheck Africa+1 more
Favicon of FoondaMateFoondaMateSeed$2MMay 2022
withMarcus SwanepoelIsaac OatesFuture AfricaLoftyInc CapitalFirstCheck Africa
Favicon of Eden LifeEden LifeSeed$1.4MOct 2021
withEnza CapitalVillage GlobalFuture AfricaSamurai IncubateRising Tide Fund
Favicon of KonnashKonnashVenture (Round not Specified)$8MOct 2021
withPartech AfricaCDGFJ LabsVentureSouqAngel investors
Favicon of Smile IDSmile IDSeries A$7MJul 2021
withCostanoa VenturesCRE Venture CapitalIntercept VenturesValueStream VenturesStory Ventures+5 more
Favicon of uLessonuLessonSeries A$7.5MJan 2021
withOwl VenturesFounder CollectiveTLcom Capital
Favicon of M-KOPAM-KOPASeries D$12.5MFeb 2015
withBlue Haven InitiativeLGT Venture PhilanthropyLundin Foundation

Products Backed by LocalGlobe

Favicon of MNZL Wallet
MNZL WalletπŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬
Turn homes and cars into affordable credit
Fintech
Favicon of Jumba
JumbaπŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ
Buy cement from verified suppliers with secure payment options
E-commerce & Retail
Favicon of FoondaMate
FoondaMateπŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦
Homework help and exam prep through WhatsApp
EdTech
Favicon of Eden Life
Eden LifeπŸ‡³πŸ‡¬
Put home chores on autopilot
Quick Commerce
Favicon of Konnash
KonnashπŸ‡²πŸ‡¦
Track debts, sales, and business cash from your phone
Fintech
Favicon of Smile ID
Smile ID🌍
Verify identities and prevent fraud across African markets
Cybersecurity
Favicon of uLesson
uLessonπŸ‡³πŸ‡¬
Curriculum-aligned lessons, quizzes, and exam practice
EdTech
Favicon of M-KOPA
M-KOPAπŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ
Pay-as-you-go smartphones and essential products
Fintech

Investors Similar to LocalGlobe

Enza Capital (3)Future Africa (3)500 Global (2)FirstCheck Africa (2)Angel investors (2)P1 Ventures (1)Beenok (1)First Circle Capital (1)

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