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§ Venture Capital · Lagos, Nigeria
Strawhat Investment is a seed-focused venture capital firm deploying capital into early-stage technology companies across Africa. The firm identifies and supports innovative ventures demonstrating growth potential within the continent’s dynamic tech ecosystem. It provides crucial funding to help them scale operations and develop products, advancing digital solutions in diverse sectors.
The firm's inception is rooted in recognizing Africa's burgeoning technology market and significant opportunity for impactful early-stage investment. This strategic focus underscores a belief in the continent’s capacity to cultivate leading tech companies. Strawhat Investment’s formation reflects a proactive approach to channeling capital into this high-growth, often underserved, venture landscape.
Strawhat Investment primarily backs innovative African tech startups across various digital economy verticals. The firm's long-term vision centers on cultivating African tech powerhouses, contributing to the region's economic development and technological independence. It aims to be a foundational partner for companies poised for substantial impacts, strengthening Africa's position in the global tech arena.
Strawhat Investment has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $6.0M Seed in Maplerad in October 2022.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2022 | Maplerad | $6.0M Seed | Valar Ventures | 468 Capital, Atypical Ventures, Blockchain Capital, Global Founders Capital, HV Capital, Insight Partners, Insignia Ventures Partners, LEA Partners, Lool Ventures, Notion Capital, OAK HC/FT, Polychain Capital, Streamlined Ventures, TLV Partners, Vera Equity, WestCap, Gokul Rajaram, Konstantin VON Unger, Louis Beryl, Roland Berger, William Wolf, Babs Ogundeyi, Michael Vaughan, Sean Mahsoul, Armyn Capital, Dunbar Capital, Golden Palm Investments, MyAsiaVC, Polymath Capital Partners, The Fintech Fund, Unpopular Ventures |