Olavi Lappalainen

Private Equity
Africa
Assets Under Management
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Ticket Size
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Portfolio Companies
1
Exits
0

Investment Thesis

Olavi Lappalainen, an expert in the African tech ecosystem, has a passion for early-stage startups, particularly in the seed round phase. Ziroopay is one of the success stories in his portfolio. His deep understanding of the African market and focus on nurturing startups sets him apart as a valuable ally in the continent's investment landscape.

Focus Sectors
Financial ServicesPaymentsMobile PaymentsAppsMobile AppsEmerging MarketsCredit Cards
Investment Stages
Seed

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Olavi Lappalainen: quick facts

Which startups has Olavi Lappalainen invested in?
Olavi Lappalainen has backed at least 1 African startup, including Ziroopay.
What stages does Olavi Lappalainen invest in?
Olavi Lappalainen invests at the Seed stage.
Which sectors does Olavi Lappalainen invest in?
Its portfolio spans Financial Services, Payments, Mobile Payments, Apps, Mobile Apps and Emerging Markets.

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