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First Circle

Africa$100K – $250K chequesUpdated May 2026

Invests pre-Series A African fintech startup ventures; female-led GPs who built and exited fintechs offer hands-on operational support, a concentrated 24-company portfolio, and support scaling across markets. The firm continues to build its presence across the venture capital landscape.

Cheque size
$100K – $250K
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Operating in
How they invest
Not specified
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