Venture capital firm
TLcom Capital
A technology venture capital firm investing in African start-ups through its TIDE Africa funds.
Africa mandate and approach
Backs early-growth technology companies, typically at Series A, in Nigeria, Kenya and other African markets.
Investment focus
- Sectors
- TechnologyFintechTransport and logisticsAgriculture and foodFinancial servicesManufacturing and industrialsHealthcare
- Stages and strategies
- Series ASeries B+Seed
- Instruments
- Equity
- Regions
- Africa-wide, Pan-African, Europe, Northern America
- African markets named in public materials
- Nigeria, Kenya
Funds managed
Selected portfolio and direct investments
- Flextock
- Littlefish App (Pty) Ltd
- Myka Ecosystems Limited
- Satlyt Inc.
- Swypex Technologies
Recent investments and transactions
| Date | Transaction | Type | Value | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2026 | non sibi ventures, TLCOM, Antler and partners invest USD 8 million in Satlyt | Venture Capital | $8m | Kenya |
| 10 Jun 2026 | Ventures Platform, TLcom and partners invest in Myka's operations in Nigeria | Venture Capital | Undisclosed | Nigeria |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Partech, Proparco, TLcom Capital and Flourish Ventures' Investment in Littlefish's Operations in South Africa for USD 9.5 million | Venture Capital | $9.5m | South Africa |
| 1 Mar 2026 | TLcom Invests in Swypex's Operations in Egypt | Venture Capital | Undisclosed | Egypt |
| 17 Feb 2026 | TLcom Capital, Conjunction Capital, Capria Ventures, Access Bridge Ventures, Foundation Ventures, B&Y Venture Partners, JIMCO, Alter Global, and MSA Capital's Investment in Flextock's Operations in Egypt for USD 12.6 million | Venture Capital | $12.6m | Egypt |
Sources
- TLcom Capital official website, www.tlcomcapital.com. Accessed 14 November 2026; link checked 14 November 2026.
- Partner Researchers, accessed 14 November 2026