Which startups has Block invested in?

Block has backed at least 3 African startups, including Yellow Card, Gridless and Telda.

What stages does Block invest in?

Block invests at the Seed and Series C stages.

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Block

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Africa

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Investment Thesis

Block: A Seed-Stage Powerhouse in Africa's Tech Ecosystem Block's focus on early-stage investments in cutting-edge startups like Telda and Gridless sets them apart. Their dedication to nurturing entrepreneurial talent and shaping the continent's technological landscape is truly exceptional.

Focus Sectors

FinTechCryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesBitcoinCleanTechMiningClean EnergyPaymentsBanking

Investment Stages

SeedSeries C

Portfolio Preview

A sample from 3 verified portfolio companies.

Yellow Card

Yellow Card Financial is a digital currency exchange for the cash market.

Gridless

Gridless deploys distributed, run-of-river hydroelectric bitcoin mining to accelerate the electrification of rural Africa and decentralize.

Telda

Telda is a Cairo-based financial brand built for Millennials and GenZ to take the pain out of peer-to-peer payments.

Block: quick facts

Which startups has Block invested in?: Block has backed at least 3 African startups, including Yellow Card, Gridless and Telda.
What stages does Block invest in?: Block invests at the Seed and Series C stages.
Which sectors does Block invest in?: Its portfolio spans FinTech, Cryptocurrency, Financial Services, Bitcoin, CleanTech and Mining.

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