Esther Dyson
Assets Under Management
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Portfolio Companies
3
Exits
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Investment Thesis
Esther Dyson, a seasoned expert in the African startup ecosystem, stands out as a champion of early-stage ventures. Her portfolio boasts successful investments in Swvl, Ilara Health, and Trella, demonstrating her keen eye for potential. Focusing on pre-seed and seed rounds, she plays a crucial role in nurturing the growth of promising African startups.
Focus Sectors
TransportationTravelHealthHealth DiagnosticsEHRShippingMedical DeviceMarketplaceHealth Care
Investment Stages
Pre-seedSeedSeries AVenture
Portfolio Preview
A sample from 3 verified portfolio companies.
Ilara Health
Ilara Health provides Affordable technology-powered diagnostics for Africa
Trella
Trella is a technology platform that connects shippers to carriers to move freight intelligently.
Swvl
Swvl is revolutionising the transportation scene in emerging markets, through providing a technology based alternative to public transportation
Esther Dyson: quick facts
- Which startups has Esther Dyson invested in?
- Esther Dyson has backed at least 3 African startups, including Ilara Health, Trella and Swvl.
- What stages does Esther Dyson invest in?
- Esther Dyson invests at the Pre-seed, Seed and Series A stages.
- Which sectors does Esther Dyson invest in?
- Its portfolio spans Transportation, Travel, Health, Health Diagnostics, EHR and Shipping.
