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Since 2019, Timon Capital has backed 6 African startups across 7 disclosed funding rounds totaling $95.1M, most heavily in Nigeria and Logistics & Supply Chain.
Timon Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in technology companies and is active across Sub Saharan Africa and global growth markets. Its official website presents offices in Lagos, Nigeria and New York, United States, and describes the firm as backing exceptional founders with a focus on early stage opportunities. The firm deploys the majority of its capital at the Seed stage, targeting companies with functional products and early signs of traction, and also participates in growth stage equity financing. Within Africa, available investment data shows Timon Capital has backed companies in Nigeria and Kenya across Seed and Series A rounds, with a cumulative investment of 95.1 million dollars across seven funding rounds between November 2019 and April 2025. Its African portfolio highlights a concentration in logistics and supply chain, e commerce and retail, fintech, and developer tools and cloud infrastructure. In Africa, Timon Capital has supported Omni and OmniBiz in Nigeria, Thepeer and Shara in Nigerian fintech and infrastructure, and Wasoko and Lori Systems in Kenya’s commerce and freight sectors. These investments underline a consistent interest in technology enabled distribution, trade finance, SME credit, and digital payments, especially in markets where improved logistics and financial infrastructure can unlock growth for retailers and small businesses.
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Timon Capital has backed 6 African startups across 7 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners, totaling $95.1M since 2019.
Mostly Series A: 4 of its 7 tracked rounds are at that stage, followed by Seed (3).
Its tracked rounds lean toward Logistics & Supply Chain (4), E-commerce & Retail (2), Fintech (2), and 1 more sector.
Timon Capital most often shares rounds with Musha Ventures (4 shared deals), Norfund (2 shared deals), Aruwa Capital (2 shared deals).
Confirmed data shows Timon Capital has participated in seven funding rounds in Africa, investing a total of 95.1 million dollars from November 2019 to April 2025. These rounds include Seed financings for Thepeer, Shara, and OmniBiz, as well as Series A rounds for Omni, OmniBiz, Wasoko, and Lori Systems.
Yes, Timon Capital has backed a number of notable African companies. Its portfolio includes Omni and OmniBiz in Nigeria, Thepeer and Shara in Nigerian fintech, and Wasoko and Lori Systems in Kenya, highlighting a track record in technology enabled commerce, logistics, and financial services across the region.