Costanoa Ventures
Assets Under Management
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Portfolio Companies
3
Exits
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Investment Thesis
Costanoa Ventures is a US-based VC firm investing in African tech startups. They focus on Series A and B rounds, with notable investments in Smile Identity and Umba. Their unique approach includes deep operational expertise, hands-on support for founders, and a focus on building scalable businesses that impact the African continent.
Focus Sectors
Financial ServicesFinTechIdentity ManagementAppsKYCE-BankingMachine LearningPayrollMobile AppPayments
Investment Stages
Series ASeedSeries B
Portfolio Preview
A sample from 3 verified portfolio companies.
Cadana
Cadana is a leading technology company that provides payroll services for fast-growing businesses.
Smile Identity
Smile Identity is an Africa-focused Identity Management that provides the best Africa-focused solutions.
Umba
Umba is an Africa-focused digital bank, offering free bank accounts and financial services to customers.
Costanoa Ventures: quick facts
- Which startups has Costanoa Ventures invested in?
- Costanoa Ventures has backed at least 3 African startups, including Cadana, Smile Identity and Umba.
- What stages does Costanoa Ventures invest in?
- Costanoa Ventures invests at the Series A, Seed and Series B stages.
- Which sectors does Costanoa Ventures invest in?
- Its portfolio spans Financial Services, FinTech, Identity Management, Apps, KYC and E-Banking.
