TLcom Capital

TLcom Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 1999, focused on partnering with Africa's best entrepreneurs to tackle the continent's biggest challenges through technology-enabled businesses. The firm operates from offices in Nairobi, Lagos, and London, investing from funds like the TIDE Africa Fund, which targets Sub-Saharan Africa across early to growth stages with investments typically in the $0.5-10 million range. TLcom Capital has invested $210.4 million across 13 funding rounds from October 2017 to July 2024, primarily at Seed (6 rounds) and Series A (4 rounds) stages, with additional investments in Series B, C, and D. The firm focuses on Nigeria (9 investments), Kenya (3), and Egypt (1), targeting sectors including EdTech (4), Fintech (3), HR & Talent (3), E-commerce & Retail (2), Marketing & CRM (2), and Health Tech (1). Notable portfolio companies include uLesson, Andela, SeamlessHR, Zone, Educatly, Autochek, ILARA HEALTH, and Ajua. TLcom Capital provides capital alongside strategic, operational, and financial mentoring. The firm supports the ecosystem through initiatives like CEO Summits and the Africa Tech Female Founder Summit.