Which startups has Whale Rock invested in?

Whale Rock has backed at least 2 African startups, including Flutterwave and Andela.

What stages does Whale Rock invest in?

Whale Rock invests at the Series D and Series E stages.

Which sectors does Whale Rock invest in?

Its portfolio spans Human Resources, Payments, Talent Acquisition and HR Services.

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Whale Rock

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Africa

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Investment Thesis

Whale Rock, a unique player in Africa's investment landscape, specializes in growth-stage investments through Series E rounds. Their portfolio boasts successful companies like Andela. What sets Whale Rock apart is its deep understanding of the African tech ecosystem and its commitment to partnering with founders to scale their businesses globally.

Focus Sectors

Human ResourcesPaymentsTalent AcquisitionHR Services

Investment Stages

Series DSeries E

Portfolio Preview

A sample from 2 verified portfolio companies.

Flutterwave

The easiest way to make and accept payments from customers anywhere in the world.

Andela

Andela is an engineering-as-a-service business that helps companies build remote teams quickly and cost-effectively.

Whale Rock: quick facts

Which startups has Whale Rock invested in?: Whale Rock has backed at least 2 African startups, including Flutterwave and Andela.
What stages does Whale Rock invest in?: Whale Rock invests at the Series D and Series E stages.
Which sectors does Whale Rock invest in?: Its portfolio spans Human Resources, Payments, Talent Acquisition and HR Services.

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