TLcom Capital
Venture capitalSeedβGrowth Β· 11 people tracked
Investment thesis
TLCOM Capital invests in Africa's highest-potential founders across sectors, backing companies from the earliest conviction stage through growth phases. The firm emphasizes long-term compounding value creation and supports businesses addressing financial inclusion, digital infrastructure, and agriculture across the continent.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team Β· 11 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 7 of 34 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software Γ5Fintech Γ3Logistics & Supply Chain Γ3AI & Machine Learning Γ2B2B Marketplaces Γ2E-commerce Γ2Crypto & Web3 Γ1Developer Tools Γ1
HQs:NigeriaΓ3EgyptΓ1United StatesΓ1South AfricaΓ1
Investments Β· 34 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAndela connects global technologists with enterprise opportunities and serves as a platform for hiring, building AI systems, and upskilling teams. The company leverages a network of 650+ organizations across AI, cloud, data, and application development, offering talent supply, enterprise-ready AI system deployment, and AI-ready team acceleration programs.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechWashington, D.C., US
Carrol Chang(CEO)Barun Singh(Chief Product & Technology Officer)Geoff MacNeil(Chief Revenue Officer)Kennith Jackson(Senior Vice President of Solutions)
Flextock provides a fulfillment and logistics platform that manages warehouse operations, order consolidation, and cross-border expansion for e-commerce businesses. The company serves online retailers and merchants looking to scale across multiple sales channels and international markets, with operations focused on the MENA region.
E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSCairo, EG
Kobo360 operates a platform connecting manufacturers and cargo owners with truck operators for freight movement across Africa, using data analytics and AI to optimize routing, reduce delivery inefficiencies, and provide supply chain visibility.
Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainLagos, NG
Pastel is an agentic AI platform that automates banking operations workflows including customer due diligence, fraud detection, AML screening, and executive insights for regulated banks. The platform integrates with existing banking systems and maintains full audit trails for compliance and regulatory oversight.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintech
TurnStay provides payment processing and global finance infrastructure for African travel businesses, helping them reduce booking fees and transaction costs through a platform offering multiple currency options and lower payment processing rates.
B2B MarketplacesFintechTravel & Hospitality
Vendease is a B2B food and beverage supply marketplace for restaurants, hotels, caterers, and other food service operators in Lagos, Nigeria. The platform offers locked pricing, inventory management, and buy-now-pay-later financing, with orders placed via WhatsApp and same-day or next-day delivery.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainLagos, NG
Tunde Kara(Founder)inGatumi Aliyu(Founder)inOlumide Fayankin(Founder)inWale Oyepeju(Founder)in
Zone builds a regulated blockchain network for payments that enables banks, fintechs, and regulators to process transactions reliably with instant settlement and interoperability between legacy systems. The company offers decentralized payment infrastructure products including point-of-sale gateways, ATM switching, and interbank fund transfers, licensed by Nigeria's Central Bank.
Crypto & Web3FintechLagos, NG
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does TLcom Capital invest at?
- TLcom Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What sectors does TLcom Capital focus on?
- TLcom Capital focuses on Sector Agnostic.
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