TLcom Capital Partners

A venture capital firm investing in early to growth-stage technology-enabled businesses across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Venture Capital Active Nairobi, Kenya Est. 1999
Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
1
in our dataset
Rounds participated
1
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$10.0M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages

About

TLcom Capital is a venture capital firm that has been investing in technology and innovation since 1999. While it initially invested across Europe, Israel, and the US, its current strategy is exclusively focused on early to growth-stage technology-enabled businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa through its TIDE Africa funds. The firm aims to identify, back, and assist high-quality entrepreneurs with disruptive technologies and business models, providing capital, strategic, operational, and financial support. TLcom Capital emphasizes African leadership and job creation, seeking to generate significant value for the continent, its companies, and communities.

Portfolio · 1

Investment activity

Portfolio by sector

Industrial Technologies1

Funds · 1

  • 2 — $154M Apr 2024

Q&A

What is TLcom Capital Partners' primary geographic focus for investments?
TLcom Capital Partners is an Africa-focused tech VC with offices in Lagos, Nairobi, and London. Their most recent TLcom TIDE Africa funds exclusively focus on investments in Africa.
When was TLcom Capital Partners founded?
TLcom Capital Partners was founded in 1999.
What is the total commitment managed by TLcom Capital Partners?
TLcom Capital Partners manages total commitments of approximately $300 million USD across various investment vehicles.
What is TLcom Capital Partners' investment strategy?
TLcom Capital Partners' investment strategy is to identify, back, and assist world-class entrepreneurs and management teams with disruptive technologies, business models, compelling intellectual property, and deep market knowledge. They primarily target companies focused on Africa as a prime market.
What are the key investment themes for TLcom Capital Partners?
TLcom Capital Partners focuses on investment themes including Access to Data Service, Financial Services, eCommerce, B2C applications (such as health, education, energy, media, and entertainment), and Software solutions for corporates and SMEs.
Which fund did TLcom Capital Partners close in April 2024?
In April 2024, TLcom Capital Partners closed their second fund, Fund 2, at $154 million to back early-stage startups across Africa.
Can you name a notable portfolio company for TLcom Capital Partners?
A notable portfolio company for TLcom Capital Partners is Runcom Technologies, which specializes in 4G Broadband Wireless Access Solutions.
In which sector has TLcom Capital Partners made investments?
TLcom Capital Partners has made investments in the Industrial Technologies sector, as seen with their portfolio company Runcom Technologies.
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Founded1999