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TLCOM Capital

Q: When was TLCOM Capital last fund created?

TLCOM Capital last fund was created/launched in 2024-04-22.

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Investor type

Founded

1999

AUM

$300 M

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$5-10 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A

Region of investment

Africa

Investor profile last updated: 01 March, 2025

Profile

TLcom Capital, is an Africa focused tech VC, with offices in Lagos, Nairobi and London. TLcom had been investing since 1999 in Tech, Media, Mobil and Internet companies across Europe, US and Africa, which is the exclusive focus of its most recent TLcom TIDE Africa funds.
TLcom manages total commitments of approximately 300 million USD in these sectors via a series of dedicated investment vehicles. Our investment strategy is to identify, back and assist world class entrepreneurs and management teams with disruptive technologies and business models, compelling intellectual property and deep market knowledge.
We primarily target companies focused on Africa as a prime market, in the following investment themes: Access to Data Service; Financial Services; eCommerce; B2C applications (including but not limited to: health, education, energy, media and entertainment); and Software solutions to corporates and SMEs.

Industry

Technology Agriculture Education Financial Services Healthcare Services Energy Fintech

TLCOM Capital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
TIDE Africa Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Agriculture Education Financial Services Healthcare Services Technology Energy	Seed Series A	Africa	$5-10 m	$154 M	April 2024
TIDE Africa Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Agriculture Education Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Technology Energy	Seed Series A	Africa	$5-10 m	$40 M	June 2017

Contacts

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Maurizio Caio Founder and Managing Partner

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FAQs about TLCOM Capital

Is TLCOM Capital a venture capital or private equity firm?

TLCOM Capital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $5-10 m.

Where is TLCOM Capital located?

TLCOM Capital is located in London, England, United Kingdom.

When was TLCOM Capital founded?

TLCOM Capital was founded in 1999.

What sectors and industries does TLCOM Capital invest in?

TLCOM Capital invests in companies and startups in Technology, Agriculture, Education, Financial Services, Healthcare Services, Energy, Fintech.

What is TLCOM Capital geographical focus of investments?

TLCOM Capital invests in companies and startups in Africa.

At what stages of companies and startups does TLCOM Capital typically invest in?

TLCOM Capital invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of TLCOM Capital investment?

TLCOM Capital usually invests $5-10 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for TLCOM Capital?

TLCOM Capital has around $300m assets under management.

When was TLCOM Capital last fund created?

TLCOM Capital last fund was created/launched in 2024-04-22

What are the contacts of TLCOM Capital?

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