Recursive Capital
Venture capitalPre-Seed–Series A
Investment thesis
Recursive Capital invests in early-stage African startups building on Bitcoin, viewing Bitcoin as foundational money infrastructure and the most significant technological innovation of the era. It backs founders across three areas: infrastructure (Bitcoin-powered payments, custody, privacy tech, energy, and resilient internet), commerce (B2B/B2C wallets, exchanges, liquidity management, and financial products), and synthesized scalability (financial infrastructure on Bitcoin-adjacent protocols like the Lightning Network and the intersection of Bitcoin and AI). The firm follows a patient-capital philosophy, aiming for superior long-term risk-adjusted returns while providing capital, mentorship, and strategic support to founders across the African ecosystem.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Recursive Capital invest at?
- Recursive Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Recursive Capital focus on?
- Recursive Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Fintech.
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