FirstCheck Africa
Overview
FirstCheck Africa is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in technology-driven startups across Africa with at least one female founder or co-founder. Launched in 2021, the firm aims to close the gender funding gap by providing pre-seed and seed stage capital. Initially an angel fund writing checks up to $25,000, it has evolved into an institutional fund.
Portfolio Companies
11
Website
firstcheck.africaInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthtracka | Jun 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| MoneyHash | Feb 2022 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Uncover Skincare | Dec 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Tushop | Mar 2022 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Jumba | Feb 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Eloho Omame
Co-Founder & General Partner
Odunayo Eweniyi
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is FirstCheck Africa based?
FirstCheck Africa is headquartered in Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria.
When was FirstCheck Africa founded?
Founding year information for FirstCheck Africa is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does FirstCheck Africa have?
FirstCheck Africa has 11 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in FirstCheck Africa's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Healthtracka, MoneyHash, Uncover Skincare, Tushop, Jumba.
What was FirstCheck Africa's most recent investment shown here?
FirstCheck Africa's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Jumba in 2023.
What sectors does FirstCheck Africa focus on?
FirstCheck Africa focuses on Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics.
What company stages does FirstCheck Africa focus on?
FirstCheck Africa typically invests at the Early stage.
What is FirstCheck Africa's AUM?
FirstCheck Africa's assets under management are estimated between $12.0M and $12.0M.