Valar Ventures

Valar Ventures is a US-based venture capital firm founded in 2010 by Andrew McCormack, James Fitzgerald, and Peter Thiel. Originally spun out of Thiel Capital, the firm is headquartered in New York and focuses on early-stage fintech and technology companies with a particular emphasis on investments outside Silicon Valley. Valar has established a significant presence in African markets, particularly in Nigeria and across the continent. The firm invests across multiple stages, from seed through Series B rounds, with a strong focus on fintech and emerging technology sectors. Recent African investments include Kuda, a fee-free mobile banking platform in Nigeria, and Yellowcard, a stablecoin and fiat payments infrastructure provider serving emerging markets across Africa. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes building global category leaders in underserved markets.