Timon Capital
Timon Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2018, headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, with an additional office in New York City. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments, participating in growth-stage equity financing on a global scale. Timon Capital focuses on emerging markets, particularly in the US and Sub-Saharan Africa, and is committed to supporting entrepreneurs through their journeys. Recognizing the challenges faced by startups, the firm's founders, who are former entrepreneurs themselves, emphasize a higher standard of engagement with their investments, reflecting a deep respect for the entrepreneurial process. The name "Timon," derived from Greek, signifies being influenced by honor and fairness in pricing.
Novek is a company focused on developing Internet of Things (IoT) technology aimed at eliminating single-use plastics from fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) supply chains. Its innovative system enables the dispensing of micro-quantities of products, enhancing efficiency and sustainability. By providing distributors with real-time visibility into retailers' inventory, Novek's technology triggers automated restocking processes. This visibility benefits manufacturers and small businesses, allowing them to optimize sales. Additionally, the platform supports mobile money payment processing for stock transactions, streamlining operations across the supply chain.
Developer of an online platform designed to connect digital wallets across mobile money, banking, and possibly crypto. The company's platform offers easy-to-use alternatives for customers and powerful APIs for developers, enabling businesses to support fast, direct, and efficient transactions across other business platforms.
Omnibiz is a digital platform for small businesses willing to attract new customers.
Decagon offers software development training services to engineers. It also provides training for mobile development and user experience design. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Lagos, Nigeria.
Sokowatch revolutionizes access to essential goods and services by connecting small shops to the digital economy. Through individual agents equipped with proprietary mobile data-collection tools, Sokowatch increases sales and market coverage for companies in emerging markets. It enables informal retailers to order products at any time via SMS or mobile app, and receive free same-day delivery to their store. This makes it easier for shopkeepers to source goods and helps manufacturers ensure that their products are consistently available to consumers. Sokowatch evaluates retailers to provide them with access to credit and other financial services typically not available to informal businesses. Sokowatch's systems track real-time sales and orders across thousands of stores. Access to market trends and purchasing habits enables manufacturers to tailor their marketing strategies and allows Sokowatch to offer personalized promotions and business insights to individual retailers.
Lori Systems Corp. develops, owns, and operates a logistics platform that helps to connect transport with cargo. It serves transporters and cargo owners. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Nairobi, Kenya with additional offices in Mombasa, Kenya; Kampala, Uganda; and Lagos, Nigeria.
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