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Since 2012, Lowercase Capital has backed 1 African startup across 7 disclosed funding rounds totaling $346.4M, most heavily in Kenya and Fintech.
Lowercase Capital is a venture capital firm founded by Chris Sacca. The firm manages a portfolio of over seventy technology and consumer startups. It operates without formal office space, with activities based from locations including Truckee, California; Big Sky, Montana; and Los Angeles, California. Lowercase Capital participated in seven funding rounds in Kenya's fintech sector from December 2012 to October 2021, totaling $346.4 million. These investments spanned seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, and Series E stages, all in Tala, a company providing instant credit and a digital wallet. The firm has co-invested alongside partners such as Collaborative Fund, Female Founders Fund, and DCVC. In 2017, Lowercase Capital retired from regular startup investing to focus on climate action through Lowercarbon Capital while committing to long-term support for its existing portfolio, including Tala where partner Clay Dumas serves on the board.
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Lowercase Capital has backed 1 African startup across 7 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners, totaling $346.4M since 2012.
Mostly Seed: 2 of its 7 tracked rounds are at that stage, followed by Series E (1).
Lowercase Capital's tracked rounds are concentrated in Kenya (7).
Its tracked rounds lean toward Fintech (7).
Lowercase Capital most often shares rounds with Collaborative Fund (4 shared deals), Female Founders Fund (3 shared deals), DCVC (3 shared deals).
Lowercase Capital backed Tala in seven rounds. Tala offers instant credit and a digital wallet for everyday money needs in Kenya.
Lowercase Capital retired from regular startup investing in 2017. It continues to support its existing portfolio companies.
