Kinfolk Venture Capital
Overview
Kinfolk Venture Capital is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage technology companies across Africa. They focus on seed and early-stage investments, partnering with founders who have scalable tech-based products or services addressing clear, addressable markets in Africa and globally. Their investment strategy emphasizes long-term partnerships, aiming to build iconic African businesses and drive transformational change over time. Kinfolk integrates ESG frameworks, such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals, into their operations and investment process, promoting a more inclusive and sustainable economic system within African communities. Their portfolio includes a diverse range of companies across various sectors, reflecting their commitment to supporting innovative businesses that are transforming African markets and solving pertinent issues. Kinfolk's approach is rooted in a belief in Africa's boundless entrepreneurial spirit, aiming to shift global perceptions of the continent and the Black identity. They partner with values-driven leaders dedicated to this generational mission, fostering a community of dreamers, founders, technologists, and leaders—referred to as their Kinfolk. Kinfolk's team comprises experienced professionals, including Founder & Managing Partner Toni Campbell and Partner & Engineering Lead Faithful Ojebiyi. Their combined expertise in strategy, design, and technology enables them to provide capital, networks, and accumulated knowledge to their portfolio companies, ensuring impactful support during the formative stages of business development. Their commitment to Africa's growth is evident in their selective investment approach, aiming to make a significant impact on the continent's economic landscape.
Investment Focus
- Tech-enabled businesses addressing Africa's pertinent issues
- Scalable products or services with clear markets in Africa and globally
- Values-driven leadership committed to transforming African markets
- Scalable tech-based product or service
- Clear addressable market in Africa and globally
- Values-driven leadership committed to transformational change
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Kinfolk Venture Capital invest in?
Kinfolk Venture Capital invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in Lagos, Nigeria. Kinfolk Venture Capital is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Kinfolk Venture Capital invest at?
Kinfolk Venture Capital backs companies at Seed and Early Stage, writing cheques of 500K - 5M.
Which regions does Kinfolk Venture Capital invest in?
Kinfolk Venture Capital invests across United States, Ghana, Kenya, Egypt, Morocco and Algeria.
Who are the partners at Kinfolk Venture Capital?
Team members listed for Kinfolk Venture Capital include Toni Campbell (Co-Founder & Managing Partner).
What companies has Kinfolk Venture Capital invested in?
Kinfolk Venture Capital's portfolio includes Big Cabal Media, Chargel, Klas, Spleet, CredPal, Paps, Proxalys and Simplifyd.
How do I contact Kinfolk Venture Capital?
Kinfolk Venture Capital's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
