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Mesa Ventures

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Mesa Ventures is a venture capital firm that invested in early-stage technology companies, with a particular focus on emerging markets in Africa. The firm was active from December 2012 through September 2015, deploying capital across seed and Series A funding rounds. Mesa Ventures concentrated its investment activity in Kenya, where it backed fintech companies addressing financial inclusion and digital money needs. During its active period, Mesa Ventures invested $11.4 million across three funding rounds, all directed toward fintech innovation in Kenya. The firm demonstrated a clear sectoral focus on financial technology, backing companies that provided digital financial services to underserved populations. Mesa Ventures collaborated with established venture capital partners including Collaborative Fund and Lowercase Capital, which participated alongside the firm in multiple investment rounds, reflecting a syndicated approach to deal-making in the African fintech space.

Total Invested

$11.4M

Active Since

Dec 2012

Latest Investment

Sep 2015

Top Stage

Seed

Mesa Ventures Investment Regions

🇰🇪 Kenya (3)

Mesa Ventures Investment Sectors

Fintech (3)

Mesa Ventures Investment Timeline

Favicon of TalaTalaSeries A$10MSep 2015
withCollaborative FundFemale Founders FundTYLTLowercase CapitalExpansion Venture Capital+1 more
Favicon of TalaTalaSeed$1.2MAug 2013
withCollaborative FundLowercase Capital
Favicon of TalaTalaSeed$240,000Dec 2012
withCollaborative FundArtha India VenturesLowercase Capital

Products Backed by Mesa Ventures

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Tala🇰🇪
Instant credit and a digital wallet for everyday money needs
Fintech

Investors Similar to Mesa Ventures

Collaborative Fund (3)Lowercase Capital (3)Female Founders Fund (1)TYLT (1)Expansion Venture Capital (1)DCVC (1)Artha India Ventures (1)

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