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Five35 Ventures operates as a venture capital fund dedicated to catalyzing female-focused, tech-enabled startups across Africa. The firm invests in enterprises that are building innovative systems and scaling crucial solutions within the continent. Their approach leverages a proprietary ecosystem to identify and support high-potential ventures, aiming to accelerate innovation from within.
The fund's leadership includes General Partners Hema Vallabh and Fatou Toure. The underlying insight for Five35 Ventures stems from the need to empower African female entrepreneurs, recognizing their potential to drive significant economic and social progress. This commitment is deeply rooted in the realities of the continent and its burgeoning tech landscape.
Five35 Ventures supports African female-led startups that are poised to lead market-shaping ventures. The firm envisions a future where these businesses possess the necessary capital, access, and authority to thrive, thereby shaping Africa's next chapter and contributing meaningfully to global development agendas.
Key people at Five35 Ventures.
Five35 Ventures was founded in 2020 by Hema Vallabh (Founder & Partner).
Five35 Ventures has 5 tracked investments across 5 companies. The latest tracked deal is $4.9M Other Equity in Susu in December 2023.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2023 | Susu | $4.9M Other Equity | — | Omar Laalej, Health54, Carole Cazassus, Fatoumata BÂ, Launch Africa, Alexandra Pailhes, CFA, Plug And Play Ventures |
| Jul 20, 2023 | Kasha | $21.0M Series B | Keet VAN ZYL | TIM Koogle, Altree Capital, Bamboo Capital Partners, Beyond Capital Ventures, Finnfund |
| Feb 13, 2023 | Buupass | $1.3M Pre-Seed | — | Adaverse, Ajim Capital, Artha Ventures, Changecom, Daba Finance, Founders Factory Africa, Frontend Ventures, Google, Gullit VC, Renew Capital, XA Network |
| Dec 2, 2021 | Zindi | $1.0M Seed | SHAKTI | Founders Factory Africa, Launch Africa |
| Nov 16, 2021 | Shuttlers | $1.6M Seed | Lavanya Anand | CcHub Syndicate, Consonance Investment Managers, EchoVC, Interswitch, Launch Africa, Nikky Taurus, Rising Tide Africa, Sakore, Shequity |
Key people at Five35 Ventures.
