About
TLcom is a sector- and market-agnostic pan-African VC, investing from pre-Seed to Series B, with a core focus on Seed and Series A. They take a conviction-led approach, deeply understanding each opportunity before committing.

Investment Philosophy
They evaluate startups by asking:

1. How large is the addressable market?

2. What is your defensible advantage (cost or value-based)?

3. How do you plan to scale that advantage into meaningful value creation?

Portfolio Highlights

• Andela – Linking African software developers to global job opportunities

• uLesson – Helping African students achieve their full potential

• Pula – Providing insurance to smallholder farmers

• Ilara Health – Affordable, tech-powered diagnostics for Africa

• Autochek – Digitizing vehicle trading and maintenance in Africa

• Shara – Enabling informal merchants to extend credit to customers

Ecosystem Initiatives
TLcom invests in building Africa’s tech ecosystem through events and initiatives:

• Africa Tech CEO Summit – Annual invitation-only gathering of TLcom founders and top African tech leaders

• Africa Tech Female Founder Summit – Africa’s largest gathering of early-stage female tech entrepreneurs

• TIDE Foundation – Non-profit providing entrepreneurship and VC training

• Investors Database – Open-access platform listing angel and VC investors focused on Africa

Quick Facts

• Stage Focus: Pre-Seed → Series B (Seed & Series A core focus)

• Geography: Pan-African

• Approach: Conviction-led investing

• Website: tlcomcapital.com