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Pontem Ventures

Pontem Ventures

Dar es Salaampontemventures.com

Overview

Pontem Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Year Founded

2018

Portfolio Companies

2

Investments

Pontem Ventures investments
CompanyDateStageLead
ButterfastMar 2020VC RoundCo-investor
Dawa MkononiJan 2024SeedCo-investor

Key People

Kartik Kapoor

Founder

Nadeem Juma

Partner

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Investment Activity

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2023
2024
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2026

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FAQ

Where is Pontem Ventures based?

Pontem Ventures is headquartered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

When was Pontem Ventures founded?

Pontem Ventures was founded in 2018.

How many portfolio companies does Pontem Ventures have?

Pontem Ventures has 2 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Pontem Ventures's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Butterfast, Dawa Mkononi.

What was Pontem Ventures's most recent investment shown here?

Pontem Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Dawa Mkononi in 2024.

What sectors does Pontem Ventures focus on?

Pontem Ventures focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce.

What company stages does Pontem Ventures focus on?

Pontem Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersDar es Salaam
Year Founded2018

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