Lateral Frontiers VC

Lateral Frontiers is a venture capital firm established in 2017 and based in New York, New York. The firm focuses on investing in early and growth-stage opportunities within technology sectors in sub-Saharan Africa. By targeting innovative companies in this region, Lateral Frontiers aims to support the development of the tech ecosystem and drive economic growth.

Ochuwa Akhigbe-Ogionwo

Operating Principal

Rob Eloff

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Steven Grin

Managing Partner

Samakab Hashi

Partner

Bryan Njuguna Kamau

Investor

Lorraine Kageni Maina

Venture Partner

Shreyas Mishra

Analyst

Ebby Wachira

Analyst

3 past transactions

LipaLater

Seed Round in 2022
Lipa Later is a Nairobi-based financial service provider that offers electronic loans, business loans, and salary loans aimed at individuals and businesses within the low to middle income bracket in Kenya. The company operates a lending marketplace platform that facilitates point-of-sale credit options, allowing retailers to sell goods and services to consumers. This innovative approach enables customers to purchase items online and pay for them in manageable monthly installments, making technology and goods more accessible. By focusing on affordability and convenience, Lipa Later supports both consumers and retailers in the Kenyan market.

SeamlessHR

Series A in 2022
SeamlessHR Limited is a human resource technology software company based in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2013. It specializes in providing a comprehensive, cloud-based HR platform designed for medium to large-sized companies. SeamlessHR offers an end-to-end suite of solutions that automates and optimizes various HR processes, including recruitment, performance management, payroll, and leave management. Its product offerings encompass a Recruitment Management System, a Core HR Management System, and a Learning Management System, among others. The platform is tailored for emerging markets, providing well-priced and robust technology to help businesses streamline their human resource operations from hiring to retirement.

Vibra

Seed Round in 2021
Developer of an all-in-one crypto investment application designed for newbies and crypto enthusiasts. The company's app offers a friendly, easy way for beginners to learn, experiment, and make trades with a community of experts and allows them to buy & sell OTC and trade currencies, enabling users to learn, trade, and invest crypto in a simple, safe, and secure way.
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