
First Ascent Ventures
Assets Under Management
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Portfolio Companies
1
Exits
0
Investment Thesis
First Ascent Ventures is a VC firm investing across Africa, focused on strong teams building disruptive, tech-enabled companies. They focus on Series B rounds, with investments in standout companies like Sama. Their unique approach combines deep tech expertise with a hands-on operational approach, empowering founders to scale impact.
Focus Sectors
SaaSMachine LearningArtificial IntelligenceInformation Technology & ServicesEntreprise Software
Investment Stages
Series B
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First Ascent Ventures: quick facts
- Which startups has First Ascent Ventures invested in?
- First Ascent Ventures has backed at least 1 African startup, including Sama.
- What stages does First Ascent Ventures invest in?
- First Ascent Ventures invests at the Series B stage.
- Which sectors does First Ascent Ventures invest in?
- Its portfolio spans SaaS, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology & Services and Entreprise Software.



