Beta.Ventures
Overview
A New York and Lagos-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage, tech and tech-enabled companies in Africa. The firm focuses on capital-efficient businesses that can scale within Africa and globally, and works closely with founders from product ideation to the next stage of development. Their investment thesis is also founded on the belief that private sector development is crucial to poverty alleviation in the low-middle-income countries they invest in.
Portfolio Companies
14
Website
beta.venturesInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smile ID | Jul 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
| eBanqo | Dec 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| BetaStore | Mar 2021 | Seed | - |
| Worldpackers | Oct 2016 | Seed | Co-investor |
| TaxiTV | Jul 2018 | Seed | Lead |
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FAQ
Where is Beta.Ventures based?
Beta.Ventures is headquartered in Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.
When was Beta.Ventures founded?
Founding year information for Beta.Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Beta.Ventures have?
Beta.Ventures has 14 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Beta.Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Smile ID, eBanqo, BetaStore, Worldpackers, TaxiTV.
What was Beta.Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Beta.Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in eBanqo in 2022.
What sectors does Beta.Ventures focus on?
Beta.Ventures focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Beta.Ventures focus on?
Beta.Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.