Lateral Capital
Lateral Capital LLC is a venture capital firm focused on early and growth stage investments in sub-Saharan Africa. The firm specializes in technology-enabled businesses that address critical challenges in sectors such as financial services, healthcare, education, renewable energy, agriculture, housing, and logistics. Lateral Capital makes both debt and equity investments, typically ranging from $0.25 million to $5 million. With its headquarters in New York City and additional offices in Johannesburg, Nairobi, and Lagos, the firm aims to support mission-driven companies that provide foundational technologies and innovative solutions across the continent.
Mono is a financial data infrastructure company based in Nigeria, founded in 2020. It develops an application programming interface (API) platform that enables digital businesses in Africa to access customers' financial and identity data. Mono's services include generating bank statements, verifying account details, initiating payments, and conducting credit checks. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including fintech firms such as Carbon, Flutterwave, Indicina, and Renmoney, as well as various developers. Through its innovative platform, Mono aims to enhance financial accessibility and streamline transactions for businesses across the continent.
Mono is a financial data infrastructure company based in Nigeria, founded in 2020. It develops an application programming interface (API) platform that enables digital businesses in Africa to access customers' financial and identity data. Mono's services include generating bank statements, verifying account details, initiating payments, and conducting credit checks. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including fintech firms such as Carbon, Flutterwave, Indicina, and Renmoney, as well as various developers. Through its innovative platform, Mono aims to enhance financial accessibility and streamline transactions for businesses across the continent.
AppZone is Africa’s leading provider of home-grown banking and payment solutions with a mission to provide technology that empowers people with unlimited access to financial services.
SeamlessHR is building Africa’s first enterprise-grade, cloud-based HR platform. SeamlessHR’s end-to-end suite helps medium to large-sized companies automate and optimise their entire HR process from recruitment to retirement. SeamlessHR offers powerful technology that is well priced for emerging markets.
The product suite includes a Recruitment Management System, Core HR Management, Performance and Competency Management, Payroll Management, Leave Management, HR Analytics and several other modules.
Mono is a financial data infrastructure company based in Nigeria, founded in 2020. It develops an application programming interface (API) platform that enables digital businesses in Africa to access customers' financial and identity data. Mono's services include generating bank statements, verifying account details, initiating payments, and conducting credit checks. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including fintech firms such as Carbon, Flutterwave, Indicina, and Renmoney, as well as various developers. Through its innovative platform, Mono aims to enhance financial accessibility and streamline transactions for businesses across the continent.
AppZone is Africa’s leading provider of home-grown banking and payment solutions with a mission to provide technology that empowers people with unlimited access to financial services.
Medsaf is a pharmaceutical supply chain company based in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2014. It specializes in the delivery of medications, including antacids, antiviral drugs, antineoplastics, and various supplements, to hospitals, pharmacies, clinics, NGOs, and government entities. Medsaf aims to enhance the availability, affordability, and quality of medications in emerging markets through its end-to-end procurement platform. The company utilizes technology to automate and finance medication procurement, integrating logistics, quality control, and financing services. With a focus on data analytics and blockchain, Medsaf provides stakeholders with essential information regarding the movement of medications, ensuring a more efficient supply chain. The company also offers its products online, expanding access to vital healthcare resources.