What is TLG Capital's investment focus in Africa?

TLG Capital specializes in private credit and debt financing for Sub-Saharan Africa, with a focus on downside protection and investments in UN Least Developed Countries. It targets sectors including fintech, healthcare, and consumer goods across countries like Nigeria.

Does TLG Capital invest in Nigerian fintech companies?

Yes, TLG Capital has backed three Nigerian fintech firms: Onepipe with $4.8M debt financing in March 2023, Zuvy with $4.0M seed in July 2023, and BFREE with $3.0M venture round in May 2024.

What stages does TLG Capital invest at?

TLG Capital invests primarily in debt financing, seed, and venture rounds, as seen in its recent Nigerian portfolio. It manages funds like the FCMB-TLG Private Debt Fund for long-term Naira-denominated debt.

Where is TLG Capital based and active?

TLG Capital has offices in Lagos, Accra, Johannesburg, Kampala, and Port Louis. It has made investments in 20 African countries, including Nigeria, Tanzania, and Uganda.

What companies has TLG Capital backed in Nigeria?

In Nigeria, TLG Capital invested in Onepipe (embedded banking APIs), Zuvy (invoice financing), and BFREE (debt recovery automation), all fintech companies between March 2023 and May 2024.

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TLG Capital is a leading private credit fund manager specializing in Sub-Saharan Africa. The firm operates across offices in Lagos, Accra, Johannesburg, Kampala, and Port Louis. Backed by IFC World Bank, Swedfund, Norfund, and Bpifrance, TLG Capital has completed over 50 deals with more than 30 exits in 20 African countries. TLG Capital focuses on debt financing and private credit investments in Africa, particularly Nigeria. From March 2023 to May 2024, it participated in three funding rounds totaling $11.8M, including debt financing for Onepipe ($4.8M, March 2023), seed for Zuvy ($4.0M, July 2023), and venture for BFREE ($3.0M, May 2024), all in Nigerian fintech companies. The firm launched the FCMB-TLG Private Debt Fund in May 2024, targeting high-impact businesses in sectors like technology.

Total Invested

$11.8M

Active Since

Mar 2023

Latest Investment

May 2024

Top Stage

Venture (Round not Specified)