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Teranga Capital
Impact investorDakar · Pre-Seed–Series A · 14 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Since 2016, Teranga Capital has focused on financing and supporting start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises with strong growth potential across all sectors and regions of Senegal and Gambia. It addresses the difficulty these companies face in accessing long-term financing and expertise by offering financial support of 50 to 300 million FCFA, combined with tailored coaching, dedicated technical assistance, and access to a broad network.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 14 people
from the firm's website & curatedFrequently asked questions
- What stage does Teranga Capital invest at?
- Teranga Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Teranga Capital's typical check size?
- Teranga Capital typically writes checks of $85K – $510K.
- What sectors does Teranga Capital focus on?
- Teranga Capital focuses on Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Teranga Capital located?
- Teranga Capital is headquartered in Dakar, SN.
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