Tofino Capital
Venture capitalWashington, DC · Pre-Seed–Seed · 2 people tracked
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
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 15 of 25 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×6Fintech ×4SaaS ×4B2B Marketplaces ×3Data & Infrastructure ×3Enterprise Software ×3Logistics & Supply Chain ×3Climate Tech ×2
HQs:Nigeria×4United States×3Kenya×1
Investments · 25 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12024 · 12016 · 13 dated
Framer is an AI-powered website builder that enables users to create and design websites through a canvas-based interface with integrated design agents.
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)Modele Ajayi-Bembe(Chief Operating Officer)Timi 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)Kip Maritim(Head of Product and Engineering)Anthony Ketter(Head of Growth)Diana(Chief Financial Officer)
Co-investors4Di CapitalEquatorSamurai IncubateWaarde Capital
Matta is a B2B sourcing platform for chemicals and raw materials, letting industrial buyers search, compare, sample, quote, and purchase from vetted suppliers.
B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainNew Materials
Co-investorsCRE Venture CapitalOui CapitalDFS Lab
MoneyHash provides a payment orchestration platform that lets businesses integrate multiple payment methods—cards, cash, wallets, BNPL, bank accounts, and crypto—customize checkout experiences, and localize payments by market.
FintechSaaS
Co-investorsFirstCheck AfricaLoftyInc CapitalNuwa CapitalPreston-Werner VenturesVentureSouqVision Ventures+2 more
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)
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
SeamlessHR provides an all-in-one HR software platform covering recruitment, onboarding, payroll, performance, time management, and employee benefits for businesses.
FintechHR TechSaaS
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-investorsHoaQMicrotractionY CombinatorFinTech CollectiveFuture AfricaNama Ventures+1 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
Co-investorsFirst In
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 VenturesSouth Park Commons
Eksab Gaming is a gaming platform created by content creators from the MENA region.
Creator EconomyGaming
Co-investorsP1 Ventures
Zone operates a regulated blockchain-based payment network that enables payments and acceptance of regulated digital currencies for financial institutions.
Cloud ComputingCrypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintechLagos, NG
Obi Emetarom(Co-Founder & CEO)Wale Onawunmi(Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer)
Co-investorsAlter GlobalCapria VenturesDigital Currency GroupLateral CapitalTimon CapitalTLcom Capital+1 more
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Terra Industries · techcrunch.com · Aug 17, 2026
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 47 tracked co-investors.
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