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Since 2018, Village Global has backed 4 African startups across 8 disclosed funding rounds totaling $33.5M, most heavily in E-commerce & Retail.
Village Global is an early stage venture capital firm backed by a network of some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs. The firm describes itself as a network driven investor and operates as a venture capital fund and accelerator. Its global headquarters is in San Francisco, California, in the United States, as confirmed by its official materials. Within Africa, Village Global has participated in multiple early stage rounds, primarily at the seed stage with at least one Series A investment, based on the data provided. The firm has backed companies in Kenya, South Africa, and Nigeria, including Wasoko in Kenya, Eden Life in Nigeria, Stitch in South Africa, and Revivo in Kenya. These investments are concentrated in e commerce and retail, fintech, and quick commerce, reflecting a focus on technology enabled consumer and financial services. Village Global’s activity in the region spans from 2018 to 2023, with a total of eight recorded funding rounds over this period. Village Global
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Village Global has backed 4 African startups across 8 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners, totaling $33.5M since 2018.
Mostly Seed: 7 of its 8 tracked rounds are at that stage, followed by Series A (1).
Companies Village Global has backed operate in Kenya (5), Nigeria (5), South Africa (3), and 3 more markets. Each figure counts the rounds behind companies serving that market, so a company operating in several markets counts in each of them.
Its tracked rounds lean toward E-commerce & Retail (3), Fintech (3), Services & Marketplaces (2).
Village Global most often shares rounds with Musha Ventures (3 shared deals), First Minute Capital (3 shared deals), CRE Venture Capital (3 shared deals).
Village Global is an early stage venture capital firm and accelerator backed by a network of leading entrepreneurs. Its official materials state that it is headquartered in San Francisco, California, in the United States.
Based on the available data, Village Global’s African portfolio includes Wasoko, Eden Life, Stitch, and Revivo. These companies operate in sectors such as e commerce and retail, fintech, and quick commerce across Kenya, South Africa, and Nigeria.
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