TLcom Capital LLP

The TLcom team had an exceptional experience at the AfricArena Grand Summit in Cape Town. Our Managing Partner, Maurizio Caio, delivered a keynote titled "Africa VC: Lessons From The Last Decade," where he provided a comprehensive overview of the potential within Africa’s expansive exit market and technology sector. He also addressed the challenges of capital gaps and posed the question of how investment performance can be improved. The key points discussed included: - VC Best Practices: Emphasising the importance of targeting fund returners, aiming for a 10x return on capital through strategic investment selection, portfolio prioritisation, and effective time allocation. - High-Quality Teams: Highlighting that the success and failure of most startups globally significantly depend on the quality of their teams. - Efficient Business Models: Discussing the correlation between robust business models, access to capital, and the potential for successful exits. Maurizio emphasised how these elements collectively contribute to developing superior VC investors on the continent. He outlined the pillars of team design, decision-making, and technology as major drivers for quality investment performance, with the ultimate goal of leading the global market share for African unicorns over the next decade. It was a pleasure to have participated in this brilliant gathering, with an equally stellar audience. Watch the full session here: https://lnkd.in/gjp76enx #VC #TLcom #AfricArena2024

Great insights from our Partner Ido Sum’s panel discussion on “Finding the Next Growth Capital for African Tech” at the AfricArena Grand Summit in Cape Town. Alongside Abi Ajayi (LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group), Anthony William Catt (Ventures 54 and London Africa Network) and Tracey Austin (UK Department for Business and Trade - Africa), the discussion centered on unlocking growth capital opportunities for African tech startups, exploring innovative funding models, and the diaspora's vital role in driving investment across the continent. Thank you to the AfricArena team for hosting such an impactful summit and creating an invaluable platform for thought leadership and meaningful discussions in the African tech ecosystem. #VC #TLcom #AfricArena2024

It was an insightful day at SuperReturn Africa 2024! Our Managing Partner, Maurizio Caio, joined industry players on the panel “Fundraising Realities and Strategies: The Continent’s Current Climate.” The panel, which also featured Alexandre Alfonsi, David Moore, and M. Mikael Hajjar, explored key approaches for fundraising in the evolving African VC market, examining how fund managers can attract institutional investors, enhance returns, and strengthen their brands amid challenging market conditions and limited capital. Great to connect with some of the continent’s leading investors and engage in value-driven conversations. #SuperReturnAfrica #TLcom #AfricaVC

Thank you to Microsoft and Silicon Xchange for hosting TLcom Capital LLP this month. Grateful to end the year in conversation about how to bridge the gap between Africa and the global tech ecosystem... A few reflections: 🔧Building world-class technology is hard anywhere. Especially in Africa, where founders have long lacked access to development tools, technology platforms and partnerships available to startups elsewhere. 🚀 Cloud computing, developer ecosystems, and open-source projects have played an important role in the growth of tech giants across the Global South. Why not in Africa? 🤝We're excited to see companies like Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Google taking a closer look at Africa's tech ecosystems. Funding cycles are inherently volatile but partnerships like these (1) are an indication of broader, positive change, (2) provide the foundational tools and platforms that didn't exist for founders a decade ago, and (3) allow startups to innovate without needing to build everything from scratch. TLcom Capital LLP Microsoft NVIDIA Endeavor KPMG East Africa TechNvst Silicon Xchange Google Tom Bruno Ashley Njoroge

Snapshots from our Partner, Ido Sum’s panel discussion on “The State of Exits: M&A and Secondary Buy-Outs in Africa” at #AESIS2024. He joined Thomas van Halen, Wanji Ng'ang'a and Zachariah George, to discuss the African exit landscape. The discussion also touched on the venture, the hub, angel investors, and the VC funds that are shaping pathways from founding to successful exit. Many thanks to the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit team for an impactful platform. #TLcomCapital #VC #Africa

In July, Educatly announced a $2.5M fundraise, which we co-led alongside Plus VC (+VC) to support their mission of expanding access to education for African students through cutting-edge AI and large language models (LLM). 👏🏾 Check out our latest blog, where we talk about why we partnered with Educatly founders Mohmmed El Sonbaty, Abdelrahman Ayman, and Joan Manuel S. Barbera. Their mission resonates deeply with our investment approach to back high-impact transformative companies addressing critical global challenges. Follow the link below to read more: https://lnkd.in/dNGWZvgW #Fundraise #PortfolioCompany

We are pleased to announce our first investment in Francophone Africa as the lead investor in HUB2’s €8M Series A raise. 👏🏾🫱🏿🫲🏾 HUB2 is driving payment interoperability in Francophone Africa with a first-mover advantage that positions the company to dominate last-mile fintech infrastructure in the region and we are proud to support their mission to build this strong competitive edge. We are particularly excited to partner with the Founders– Jean-Rémi Kouchakji and Ashley Gauzere, whose strategic leadership and strong industry expertise are driving meaningful value for the region, and we are pleased to have invested alongside - FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, Enza Capital, Bpifrance, Axian Group, Digital Currency Group, African Fintech Collective, Eric Barbier, and ENL Group. Learn more about HUB2’s thesis that resonates with our investment approach at TLcom Capital: https://lnkd.in/dZjd2xzw Find out more on the announcement: https://lnkd.in/dPTVGtKk #Fundraise #PortfolioCompany

We’re excited to welcome Philippe Griffiths, Senior Associate at TLcom Capital LLP, as a speaker at the Microsoft AI Startups Kenya Fest tomorrow, 4 December 2024, in Nairobi! Philippe brings extensive expertise in venture capital, with a focus on supporting innovative startups across Africa. His work at TLCom Capital empowers entrepreneurs to scale impactful solutions and navigate the complexities of growing a business in emerging markets. 🔹 Don’t miss his session as he shares insights on securing funding, scaling with AI, and driving sustainable growth in the startup ecosystem. 📅 Tomorrow! 4 December 2024 📍 Location – Nairobi Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from industry leaders! #AIStartupsFestKE #MicrosoftAI #TechInnovation #AfricaTransformation #KenyanTech #StartupKE #ArtificialIntelligence #TechEvents #AIInnovation Microsoft Microsoft for Startups NVIDIA Cloudmania KPMG Endeavor TechNvst Miana Naude KPMG East Africa

If you’re attending the AfricArena Grand Summit today, don’t miss the “Finding the Next Growth Capital for African Tech” panel this afternoon. Our Partner, Ido Sum, will be sharing valuable insights alongside other panellists on this pivotal topic. #VC #TLcom #AfricArena2024

As we close out the week, we reflect on the incredible impact of our recently concluded 6th Africa Tech Female Founder Summit. In a landscape where entrepreneurs face the challenges of building, scaling, and achieving profitability, equipping them with the tools and qualities to thrive remains essential. This year’s theme, “Transformative Leadership: Redefining Success in Tech”, underscored the power of collaboration and leadership in driving success. We are proud to have inspired and supported a catalytic network of female founders leading the charge in Africa’s tech industry. Thank you once again to our founders, sponsors, and partners who made this year’s summit a remarkable success. #TLcomFemaleFounder24 #Africa #WomenInTech