First Ascent Ventures

First Ascent Ventures

Venture Capital
Africa
Assets Under Management
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Ticket Size
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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

Portfolio Preview

A sample from 1 verified portfolio companies.

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.

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