Lightrock
Investment Thesis
Lightrock: a Series B and C funding powerhouse in Africa. Backers of game-changers like M-KOPA, Copia Global, and TeamApt, Lightrock empowers African startups to scale and transform industries.
Portfolio Preview
A sample from 8 verified portfolio companies.
Sun King
Sun King designs, distributes and finances Sun King solar home energy solutions to households and businesses who lack reliable access to the grid.
Moniepoint
Moniepoint provides a seamless platform to accept payments digitally, receive credit and access business management tools.
M-KOPA
M-KOPA has connected more than 500,000 homes in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to solar power, with over 500 new homes being added every day.
Lulalend
Lulalend is an online lending company that provides fast and easy working capital funding to small businesses in South Africa.
TeamApt
TeamApt is using technology to facilitate financial happiness for Africans
4G Capital
4G Capital is providing financial literacy training with working capital loans to help small businesses grow sustainably.
Lightrock: quick facts
- Which startups has Lightrock invested in?
- Lightrock has backed at least 8 African startups, including Sun King, Moniepoint, M-KOPA, Lulalend, TeamApt and 3 others.
- What stages does Lightrock invest in?
- Lightrock invests at the Series B and Series C stages.
- Which sectors does Lightrock invest in?
- Its portfolio spans FinTech, Financial Services, Banking, Payments, Mobile Apps and Energy.
