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Representation in leadership matters and influences the conversation from a founder's perspective. Aniekeme Umoh, Group COO @ulessonapp reflects in the Women in Leadership Series, on the impact of TLCOM’s majority-female partnership and how this alignment fosters a more inclusive and effective investment environment. "The representation of female partnership at TLCOM... is indicative of the role that they are playing in the tech ecosystem…to see that leading by example is really inspiring." We believe that diverse leadership is a prerequisite for a thriving African digital economy. Watch the full interview using the link attached: shorturl.at/utoL3 #AfricanEntrepreneurs #Leadership #Resilience #TLCOM #FemaleFounders

Our Women in Leadership Series this week, focuses on founders and the resilience in the African tech space which is a daily operational requirement. Enas Siam, CO-Founder & COO Flextock, shares a powerful perspective on resilience and the founder’s role as a "shock absorber". "As a founder...you need to be able to take the shock in and be able to spin it around… into a product" Watch the full interview and perspectives here: shorturl.at/utoL3 #AfricanEntrepreneurs #Leadership #Resilience #TLCOM #FemaleFounders

What does it actually mean to be "resilient" in the face of a volatile market? As we continue our Women in Leadership Series, Andreata Muforo, Partner at TLCOM, shares her perspective on why resilience is the ultimate competitive advantage for African founders. “At TLCOM, we back business models & the resilient leaders who have the vision to see the future and the community to build it”. Watch the full video in the YouTube link below: shorturl.at/koFKN #TLCOM #WomensMonth #VentureCapital #AfricanTech #FemaleLeadership #FemaleFounders

In the world of Venture Capital, partnership is a word often used but rarely defined in practice. This month, we launch our Women in Leadership Series. To kick it off, we are proud to feature insights from our Partner, Eloho Omame, on what true partnership looks like at TLCOM. “For us, it is not just about providing the first check; it is about being the first port of call.” We remain committed to fostering an inclusive ecosystem where female leadership continues to drive innovation and long-term value across the continent. To all the founders building the future of Africa, we are with you for the long haul. #TLCOM #WomensMonth #VentureCapital #AfricanTech #FemaleLeadership #FemaleFounders

Women build companies. Women write checks. Women run teams. Women move economies. Yet women founders still receive a fraction of global venture capital. This Women’s Day, we celebrate the builders, the risk-takers, and the women shaping the future of business and innovation. #TLCOM #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInTech #WomenFounders

We are pleased to welcome Eniola Ladapo to the team as an Investment Analyst based in our Nigeria office. Having previously worked at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Ventures Platform Fund, she brings a wealth of experience in strategy consulting, investment analysis, portfolio management, global pricing strategies, and commercial due diligence. Leveraging her venture and consulting experience, Eniola will play a key role in sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities, providing market insights and supporting informed investment decisions. Welcome to the team Eniola!

“Fintech will eat monetisation. AI will eat operations.” Our Principal, Philippe Griffiths shares his 2026 predictions with @TechCabal, pointing to a major shift across Africa’s non-fintech sectors. As traditional monetisation models strain at scale, startups are turning to embedded finance for faster cash conversion, while AI takes on underwriting, support, and core workflows to drive down cost-to-serve. From commerce to climate, these economics are becoming hard to ignore. Read more: techcabal.com/2026/02/06/phi…

Our Managing Partner, @maurizio_caio, will be speaking at this year’s Stanford Africa Business Forum on a panel session, together with @ArjunaCosta of @FlourishVC. Join them as they share their thoughts on Africa's venture capital landscape, addressing common misconceptions about the region's return potential. #TLCOM #AfricanVC #AfricaTech

Taking it back to a fantastic week in Nairobi at the @AfricaTechSMT, last week connecting with founders, funders & friends.  From engaging in the #ATS Masterclass sessions on Entry to Scale to Exit and the Exit & Liquidity Options— to sun downers at the Founders & Funders rooftop soirée with our amazing co-hosts @EnzaCapital and @Seamless_hr was an unforgettable week. A big thank you to everyone we engaged with throughout the week!

We are proud to announce our 3rd investment in Egypt, leading Flextock’s $12.6M Series A funding round, alongside participation from @CapriaVC, @AccessbridgeVC, @Alter_Global and other global investors. Founded by Mohamed Mossaad and Enas Siam, Flextock is offering a comprehensive platform that integrates fulfilment, last-mile delivery, and sales management, streamlining e-commerce processes for merchants. As our Principal Cyril Shonibare shares, “What excites us about Flextock is that it is addressing the growing needs of e-commerce merchants in MENA by providing them with a comprehensive platform that allows them to focus on their brand and customers rather than juggling multiple service providers”. With billions in annual GMV processed for merchants across Egypt and Saudi Arabia, the team has built a highly reliable and scalable unified commerce infrastructure that helps merchants more than double their sales on average within their first year. Read more about why we invested in their mission: tlcomcapital.com/blog/why-we-in… #TLcom #AfricaTech #Fundraise #Flextock #Ecommerce #PortfolioCompany

We believe Africa's venture market is rebounding after a phase of excessive pricing and global risk aversion, strengthening the potential for realised investment returns. Thank you @TechCabal for putting this together.

We are pleased to announce our partnership with @Counderofficial as a Knowledge Partner for the 2026 Counder Conference flagship gathering in Cape Town next week. Our Managing Partner @Maurizio_Caio, alongside @johnpmcdermott (@TheEconomist), will host a session on “VC in Africa: Capturing the Tech & AI Upside” on Wed, 28 Jan. The discussion will explore how AI and technology are driving productivity gains in Africa, which businesses are scaling, and how capital structures are evolving to support long-term outcomes. See you there: counder.com/be-part/ #TLcom #AfricanTech #VC

Africa’s $3.2bn funding surge in 2025 signals a more disciplined VC market: fewer deals, larger rounds, stronger fundamentals. In this week's @BusinessDayNg article, our Partner @AMuforo highlights stabilised capital flows, growing local investor leadership, and $1bn in debt & blended finance, pointing to more resilient, well-governed businesses. Read here: businessday.ng/technology/art… #VC

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Cyril Shonibare and Philippe Griffiths to Principals at TLcom! Operating across our Lagos and Nairobi offices, we are looking forward to the continued stellar work by Cyril and Philippe. Congratulations to both colleagues on the well-deserved milestone. #TLcom #VC

🎉 What a year 2025 has been 🎉 As 2025 ends, we pause to recognise the founders, team and our valued partnerships who carried this year on their shoulders. We welcomed new team members, said a very difficult goodbye to one of our MVPs, and witnessed clear signals of ecosystem recovery—stronger pipelines, sharper business models, new markets, improving exits, and a renewed appetite for capital in the region. Through it all, our conviction held steady: Africa is a strong case for capital, and resilient founders continue to prove it. To every founder who shared their vision with us, every LP who placed trust in us, and every partner who helped us shape this year — Thank You! We look forward to finding & funding the next generation of Africa’s exceptional founders. Cheers to 2026! 🎉

🎙️ Listen to the Africa Tech Summit podcast EPS 36: The Truth About Venture Capital; Unveiling Today’s Trend & Reality, featuring NjokuZilla, @TLcomCapital, Development Partners International (DPI), @TheCatalystFund & @ChanzoCapital. Listen Now: bit.ly/4oSuMsX

Founders usually pitch investors, but what if the roles were reversed? At @Latitude59 Kenya, we joined the Reverse Pitching Session where investors pitch themselves to founders. Representing TLcom, Philippe Griffiths shared our view on Africa’s evolving innovation landscape, what our founder–VC alignment looks like, and why the future belongs to scalable, efficient, resilient builders. In conversation with @Alan_Mwangi of @500Global, he broke down our partnership approach: ✅ hands-on operational support ✅ deep expertise across growth, governance & talent ✅ long-term conviction in Africa’s highest-potential sectors Kudos to the Latitude59 Kenya team for driving these conversations. #Latitude59Kenya #TLcom #VC #AfricaTech

2025 has demonstrated positive shifts in the VC investment landscape from a geographic, sectoral & exit perspective. This has seen +$2B already deployed by Q3 2025 relative to $2.3B by Q4 in 2024. Thanks again to the #AESIS team for putting together the superstar panel moderated by our Director, Daisy Liech. #TLcom #AESIS2025 #AfricanVC

Choosing the right investors is a crucial part of a founder’s journey. At @norrskenEA's #AfricaWeek in Kigali, our Partner @AMuforo joined the Investor–Founder Fit panel to unpack what truly drives strong founder–investor relationships. Key insights: ✅ Trust is the foundation: the relationship starts early, even pre-revenue ✅ Early-stage signals matter: unique insight & ability to attract talent, customers & capital ✅ Make your cap table work for you: tap into investor networks & experience ✅ A “no” is often about fit, not potential Great connecting with founders & investors in Kigali. Thank you to the Norrsken team and fellow panellists for an insightful session. #TLcom