First Check Africa
UnclaimedAt a Glance
- Check Size
- $100K – $1M
- Stage
- Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+
- Sectors
- Aerospace & Defense, Digital Health, Other +2
- Founded
- 2020
- HQ
- Lagos, Nigeria
About First Check Africa
First Check Africa is a venture capital firm. FirstCheck Africa is an early believer for a generation of African women in tech. We invest early, with high conviction, in high-growth female-led startups with category-leadership potential. The firm focuses on Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ investments across sectors including Aerospace & Defense, Digital Health, Other, Consumer, Fintech. Provides pre-seed funding to early-stage African startups across various sectors.
Investment Thesis
“Provides pre-seed funding to early-stage African startups across various sectors.”
Sector Focus
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Frequently Asked Questions
What stage does First Check Africa invest at?
First Check Africa primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
Where is First Check Africa located?
First Check Africa is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
What sectors does First Check Africa focus on?
First Check Africa focuses on investments in Aerospace & Defense, Digital Health, Other, Consumer, Fintech. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
What is First Check Africa's typical check size?
First Check Africa's typical investment check size ranges from $100K to $1M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
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