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Five35 Ventures
Five35 Ventures is a Pan-African female-focused VC fund investing in early-stage (Pre-seed & Seed) tech start-ups solving the most meaningful challenges in...
Five35 Ventures
Five35 Ventures is a Pan-African female-focused VC fund investing in early-stage (Pre-seed & Seed) tech start-ups solving the most meaningful challenges in Africa. This is one the first Pan-African Seed-to-Series A fund focused on the empowerment of women impacted by technology, backed by venture capital.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2020
Location
Region
Africa
Country
Mauritius
City
Trianon
Corporate office
6th Floor, Two Tribeca, Tribeca Central, Trianon 72261, Mauritius
Principals
Hema Vallabh
General Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who makes investment decisions at Five35 Ventures?
Hema Vallabh is the named General Partner and the sole investment lead listed on the firm’s public materials. The governance structure beyond Vallabh is not publicly detailed, but the website presents her as the principal decision-maker.
What investment stages does Five35 Ventures target?
The firm focuses on pre-seed and seed stages. It requires portfolio companies to have graduated from a recognized accelerator, secured at least one proof-of-concept with an enterprise or institutional client, and be post-revenue with demonstrable traction among African clients.
Is there a minimum check size or typical investment range?
The firm states investment sizes range from $250,000 up to $1 million, which can include follow-on rounds. It uses SAFE notes, convertible notes, and equity instruments depending on the company’s stage and growth path (per firm website).
What is Five35 Ventures’s geographic focus?
The firm is pan-African in scope, investing in startups that can scale solutions across multiple African markets. Its registered office is in Mauritius, and portfolio companies include operations in West Africa, East Africa, and Southern Africa.
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