Microtraction
Venture capitalPre-Seed–Seed · 8 people tracked
Investment thesis
Microtraction invests in sector-agnostic, technology-driven African startups at pre-seed stage, targeting smart and resourceful founders building high-growth businesses in billion-dollar markets. The firm positions itself as a founder-focused partner, prioritizing founder support and long-term mentorship alongside capital provision. The firm operates a Community Fund model connecting portfolio companies with a global network of other venture-backed founders, investors, and subject matter experts across sectors. Microtraction emphasizes accessible application processes and provides strategic guidance for founders to progress from pre-seed to Series A within 12-18 months.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 20 of 133 portfolio companiesFintech ×11Enterprise Software ×7SaaS ×4Developer Tools ×3E-commerce ×2Wellness & Fitness ×2AgTech ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1
HQs:Nigeria×8United States×5United Kingdom×3Canada×2Denmark×1Ghana×1
Investments · showing 60 of 133
founders shown can be your intro pathWebflow is a web design and content management platform that enables teams to create, manage, and optimize custom websites and web applications without heavy developer involvement. The platform serves marketing teams, designers, developers, and agencies building brand websites and client projects.
AgTechCleantechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSCopenhagen, DK
Helicarrier operates two platforms: a remittance application for African diaspora members to transfer funds to family and friends in Africa, and a cryptocurrency exchange for buying, selling, and managing digital asset holdings.
Crypto & Web3FintechLondon, GB
Mira is a cloud-based point-of-sale system designed for restaurants, bars, and hospitality venues of any size. It provides order management, table management, payment processing, inventory tracking, and online ordering capabilities.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaS
FintechCantonments, GH
FintechMiddletown, US
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Microtraction invest at?
- Microtraction invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Microtraction's typical check size?
- Microtraction typically writes checks of $100K – $100K.
- What sectors does Microtraction focus on?
- Microtraction focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Does Microtraction lead rounds?
- Microtraction typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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