Lateral Capital
Venture capitalActively deployingNew York · Seed–Late Stage · 5 people tracked
Also known as LATERAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP · Lateral Frontiers · Lateral Frontiers VC
Investment thesis
Lateral positions itself as a hands-on, structured investor with deep expertise in investing across Africa. The firm emphasizes a rigorous diligence process that adds value even before investment, helping companies strengthen financial documentation and attract additional investors. Post-investment, Lateral supports portfolio companies by crafting growth narratives, providing local market insights, facilitating geographic expansion (such as into Lagos), arranging key meetings, connecting founders to customers and partners, and advising on corporate governance and navigating economic shifts. The firm describes itself as having clear investment principles, an experienced and mature team, and a strong commitment to following through with its companies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from public directories
What they invest in
from 8 of 35 portfolio companiesFintech ×5Enterprise Software ×3SaaS ×3Hardware ×2AgTech ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Cleantech ×1Crypto & Web3 ×1
HQs:United States×5Nigeria×2Colombia×1Denmark×1Egypt×1
Investments · 35 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathSan Francisco, US
Board seatJohn Lilly· per SEC Form D · $415.7M raise · filed May 2024
Los Altos, US
Board seatJohn Lilly· per SEC Form D · $7.5M raise · filed Aug 2025
Aperia develops tire management technology that monitors and maintains tire inflation and predictive maintenance for commercial fleets and consumers.
HardwareIoTLogistics & Supply Chain
JACK FUCHS(Director)JOSHUA CARTER(Executive Officer, Director)HAL KRUTH(Director)BRANDON RICHARDSON(Executive Officer)ANDREW SMITH(Director)STEPHEN GRAND(Director)
Bogota, US
Domagoj Rozic(Chief Executive Officer)Kai Schmitz(Director)Jorge Kuljis(Director)
Rhaeos develops FlowSense, a noninvasive wireless wearable skin patch that monitors fluid flow in the body, initially targeting hydrocephalus patients who depend on implantable shunts for cerebrospinal fluid management.
HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesEvanston, US
Dr. Chad WebbChad Seaver(Director)John A. Rogers(Executive Officer, Director)R. Chad Webb(Executive Officer, Director)Roozbeh Ghaffari(Director)Anna Lisa Somera(Executive Officer)
Washington, US
Daniel Schnitzer(Executive Officer, Director)Raymond Jay Dunn(Director)Daniel Goldman(Director)Bunmi Adekore(Director)Tokunboh Ishmael(Director)Allison Archambault(Director)
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Lateral Capital invest at?
- Lateral Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Late Stage stages.
- What is Lateral Capital's typical check size?
- Lateral Capital typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
- What sectors does Lateral Capital focus on?
- Lateral Capital focuses on Cleantech, Climate Tech, Crypto & Web3, Energy, Fintech, Marketplaces, Mobility & Transportation.
- Where is Lateral Capital located?
- Lateral Capital is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does Lateral Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Lateral Capital leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamRob Eloff of Lateral Capital // the history and future of venture capital in Africa [CC066]
upside podcast · Rob Eloff
Startup Investors: An Intro to Lateral Capital, With Steven Grin of Lateral Capital
Mindset Startup Academy-Verlin Gradney · Steven Grin
Startup Investors: Lateral Capital's Investment Thesis, With Steven Grin of Lateral Capital
Mindset Startup Academy-Verlin Gradney · Steven Grin
Co-investors · 1
Expert Dojo is a global, sector-agnostic growth investor and accelerator that provides capital, mentorship, and community resources to early-stage startups. The firm offers two programs: an investment program with $50K–$100K checks for 3.5–7% equity, and a growth program featuring training, networking, and potential pathway to investment.
Firms observed investing alongside Lateral Capital, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with Lateral Capital's recorded portfolio.
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