Tofino Capital
Venture capitalWashington, DC · Pre-Seed–Seed · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Tofino Capital invests at the intersection of frontier markets and frontier technology. The firm draws inspiration from Tofino, a resilient town on the edge of Vancouver Island, and seeks out companies with a similar durability—businesses built to perform across all seasons and conditions, whether in good times or bad. Its focus combines emerging or frontier geographies with cutting-edge technologies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
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What they invest in
from 22 of 25 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×8Enterprise Software ×6Fintech ×6SaaS ×6Logistics & Supply Chain ×4B2B Marketplaces ×3Robotics ×3Climate Tech ×2
HQs:Nigeria×5Egypt×3United States×3Bangladesh×1Ghana×1Kenya×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 8 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×32 founders×43 founders×1
Where their founders worked beforefrom 11 founders with career history
Accounteer ×3
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 25 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12024 · 12016 · 13 dated
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsHealthtechSaaSWellness & FitnessLos Angeles, US
Co-investorsLotte VenturesTechstarsWaterloo Accelerator Centre
Afriskaut is a platform and advisory service that identifies and verifies football talent from African academies, youth leagues, and grassroots, combining data-driven player stats with on-the-ground scouting.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesSports Tech
Co-investorsMicrotraction
Atmo develops AI-powered weather forecasting models that process real-time satellite, ground station, radar, and ocean buoy data to deliver forecasts at high resolution and speed.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningClimate TechSan Francisco, US
Alex Levy(Founder)inJohan Mathe(Founder)in
Co-investorsAIX VenturesScribble VenturesY CombinatorSignia Venture Partners
Cutstruct operates a construction materials procurement platform that lets contractors, site engineers, and project managers order and track building materials via WhatsApp or a web portal, while giving financiers real-time visibility into project spending.
B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechPropTech
John Oamen(Chief Executive Officer)inModele Ajayi-Bembe(Chief Operating Officer)inTimi Yorkson Thomas(Chief Financial Officer)
Co-investorsCRE Venture CapitalE3 CapitalLoftyInc CapitalDFS Lab
Co-investorsUCeed Funds
Leta is an AI-driven logistics platform for African businesses that optimizes delivery routes, provides real-time tracking, and integrates payments to reduce transportation costs and climate impact.
AI & Machine LearningClimate TechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSNairobi, KE
Nick Joshi(Founder & CEO)inKip Maritim(Head of Product and Engineering)inAnthony Ketter(Head of Growth)inDiana(Chief Financial Officer)
Co-investors4Di CapitalEquatorSamurai IncubateWaarde CapitalSpeedinvest
Matta is a digital platform that connects chemical buyers with suppliers, enabling same-day quote requests and price comparisons across a marketplace of over 1,000 chemicals from global sources.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainNew Materials
Co-investorsCRE Venture CapitalOui CapitalDFS Lab
MoneyHash provides a payment orchestration platform that aggregates payment APIs, providers, and technical capabilities through a provider-agnostic cloud, letting businesses build and manage payment infrastructure.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Nader Abdelrazik(Founder)in
Co-investorsFirstCheck AfricaLoftyInc CapitalNuwa CapitalPreston-Werner VenturesVentureSouqVision Ventures+5 more
Nice Deer operates a digital platform for Egypt's health insurance industry, connecting healthcare providers, hospitals, insurance payers, and self-funded corporations to handle medical approvals, price adjustments, claims processing, and payer communication.
FintechHealthtechInsurTech
Nuport is a third-party logistics (3PL) platform for online brands that unifies order management, inventory, courier integrations, and fulfillment in one dashboard.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Co-investorsITERATIVE
Pathao is a consumer super app in Bangladesh and Nepal offering ride-hailing (bike and car), food delivery, parcel/courier logistics, e-commerce, and fintech/payment services.
FintechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationDover, US
Fahim Saleh(Director)Hussain Elius(Executive Officer)Shifat Adnan(Executive Officer)in
BoardEdward Simnett(Director)Siamac Kamalie(Director)Efath Sharker(Director)
Co-investorsAC VenturesAgaeti VenturesAnchorless BangladeshOpenspace VenturesRC VenturesSkycatcher Fund+2 more
Prembly provides an API that enables digital businesses to verify the identities of individuals and companies across emerging market regions.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLagos, NG
Lanre Ogungbe(Founder)inNiyi Adegboye(Founder)in
Co-investorsMaC Venture CapitalVelocity DigitalY Combinator
Umuaka Labs is a digital storytelling platform and studio network that produces original webtoons, comics, and animations, with an in-house writing and art studio.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Jason Njoku(Cofounder & Executive Chairman)
Co-investorsVentures Platform
Seamless HR provides financial solutions for employees, including earned wage access, term loans, and salary advances, delivered as workplace benefits to enhance employee retention and financial wellbeing.
FintechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSLagos, NG
Emmanuel Okeleji(CEO & Co-Founder)inDeji Lana(CTO & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsArgonautic VenturesCapria VenturesConsonance Investment ManagersEnza CapitalHelios Digital VenturesIngressive Capital+5 more
Termii provides infrastructure that uses AI to ensure critical transactions—including authentication, payments, checkouts, and fraud notifications—complete successfully, serving banks, fintech companies, e-commerce platforms, and other digital services globally.
Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareLagos, NG
Emmanuel Gbolade(Founder)inAyomide Awe(Founder)in
Co-investorsGobi PartnersHoaQMicrotractionY CombinatorAcuity VenturesAfropreneur Angel Group+8 more
Terra Industries designs and manufactures autonomous drone and robotics systems, including surveillance UAVs, ground vehicles, and AI-powered security infrastructure, primarily for protecting critical infrastructure across African nations.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareRobotics
Co-investors8VCBelief CapitalLux CapitalSilent VenturesValor Equity Partners
Droneforge builds Nimbus, a ground-based AI controller that turns compatible drones into programmable agents for automated missions such as object tracking, mapping, and inspection.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareRobotics
Co-investorsFirst In
Lucky offers prepaid and credit cards paired with a mobile app that provides interest-free spending periods, discounts, and vouchers, aimed at expanding credit access to a broader consumer base.
ConsumerFintech
Co-investorsAlgebra Ventures
Vultron develops AI software purpose-built for federal contractors to accelerate business development pursuits and scale revenue.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTech
Co-investorsGreycroftCraft VenturesLong Journey VenturesSouth Park Commons
Eksab is a fantasy football platform that operates in the Middle East and Africa, hosting daily competitions where players compete based on football knowledge.
Creator EconomyGaming
Co-investorsP1 Ventures
Zone operates a regulated blockchain network and payment infrastructure that routes and settles transactions directly between financial institutions without a central intermediary.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintechLagos, NG
Obi Emetarom(Co-Founder & CEO)inWale Onawunmi(Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer)in
Co-investorsAlter GlobalCapria VenturesDigital Currency GroupLateral CapitalTimon CapitalTLcom Capital+1 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
MoneyHash · empowerafrica.com · Aug 20, 2026
Terra Industries · techcrunch.com · Aug 17, 2026
Matta · drivesncontrols.com · Dec 10, 2025
Vultron · executivebiz.com · Jul 18, 2025
Termii · ycombinator.com · Jun 18, 2025
Leta · finsmes.com · Mar 20, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Tofino Capital made?
- Tofino Capital has 24 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Tofino Capital invest at?
- Tofino Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Tofino Capital focus on?
- Tofino Capital focuses on Enterprise Software, Fintech, Logistics & Supply Chain.
- Where is Tofino Capital located?
- Tofino Capital is headquartered in Washington, DC, US.
- Who does Tofino Capital co-invest with?
- Tofino Capital most often shares deals with Y Combinator, CRE Venture Capital, Lateral Capital, among 48 tracked co-investors.
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