Rise Capital
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Seed–Series A · 11 people tracked
Also known as Rise Capital AB Holdings · Rise Capital Fresh Holdings · Rise Capital Mountain Holdings · Rise Capital Ocean Holdings · Rise Capital River Holdings
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Investment thesis
Rise Capital focuses on Emerging Markets, where a growing share of the world's population, GDP, internet users, and economic growth is concentrated. The firm backs ambitious technology entrepreneurs building companies in the world's largest and fastest-growing economies, aiming to support the founders who will create tomorrow's most successful, iconic, and impactful businesses. The firm anticipates that most future unicorns will emerge from these markets and positions itself to invest in that growth.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 13, 2026.
Team · 11 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directories
What they invest in
from 4 of 4 portfolio companiesMarketplaces ×3Logistics & Supply Chain ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1Consumer ×1E-commerce ×1EdTech ×1FoodTech ×1Mobility & Transportation ×1
HQs:United States×2United Arab Emirates×1Egypt×1
Investments · 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2022 · 22018 · 24 dated
Gokada operates a last-mile package delivery service in Nigeria, using a network of trained drivers ("pilots") to move parcels for customers, with pricing charged per delivery rather than per parcel.
Logistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & TransportationHopewell Jct., US
Fahim Saleh(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatNazar Yasin· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsVelocity Digital
Homzmart is an online marketplace for home furniture and furnishings, selling sofas, dining sets, bedroom furniture, kids' furniture, home appliances, lighting, and decor to consumers in Egypt.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesPropTech
Mahmud IbrahimMahmoud Ibrahim(Founder)inRamy E. Husseinin
Co-investors500 GlobalEQ2 VenturesMSA NovoNuwa CapitalOutliers VCImpact46+3 more
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Kitopi operates and manages a network of over 200 restaurants and delivery-only kitchens across the Middle East, running homegrown food brands supported by its in-house Smart Kitchen Operating System (SKOS) that manages kitchen operations.
B2B MarketplacesFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Co-investorsCOTU VenturesMSA NovoNext Legacy PartnersNordstarReshapeSoftBank Vision Fund+10 more
Prepclass is a Nigerian education technology company that connects learners with vetted tutors through an online marketplace of over 50,000 tutors, offering home and online tutoring across various curricula.
EdTechMarketplacesLewes, US
Olumide Ogunlana(Executive Officer, Director)inChukwuwezam Obannor(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardChika Nwobi(Director)
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Gokada · msmeafricaonline.com · Aug 21, 2026
Kitopi · en.incarabia.com · Feb 5, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Rise Capital invest at?
- Rise Capital invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Rise Capital focus on?
- Rise Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Rise Capital located?
- Rise Capital is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Rise Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Rise Capital leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamSilicon Dragon Online: Ask A VC! Nazar Yasin, Rise Capital
Silicon Global Online · Nazar Yasin
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