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Timon Capital

Lagos, Nigeria · Invests in Africa · Website

Thesis

Technology-driven solutions that reshape markets in Sub-Saharan Africa and emerging markets. We back exceptional founders building mission-critical capabilities in fintech, logistics, and deeptech. We are patient capital from former entrepreneurs who deeply understand the emerging market journey.

Likely not a fit for

We avoid pure consumer plays without clear unit economics, unseasoned founding teams, and businesses that don't leverage technology to solve structural problems.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~1 week
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

2 contacts on file

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Chris Muscarella

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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c•••@ti•••.com

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Nikos Katsaounis

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Portfolio

Zone NetworkFintech Payments

Zone is a payment infrastructure company that enables payments and acceptance of digital currencies for Financial Service Providers through its regulated blockchain network.

SchoolableEdtech

Schoolable is a platform for managing school payments.

Lori SystemsLogistics Supply Chain

Lori Systems is an e-logistics company that matches cargo owners with trusted transporters to move cargo efficiently across Africa, leveraging technology to optimize logistics operations.

Victory FarmsFood Beverage

Victory Farms is sub-Saharan Africa's fastest-growing fish farm, specializing in tilapia production. The company operates a fully vertically integrated model and sells through 89 branches across Kenya, focusing on sustainable practices and community engagement.

Zumi
mPharmaHealthcare Digital

mPharma expands access to affordable, quality healthcare in Africa by digitizing community pharmacies and building resilient medicine supply chains. Powered by Bloom, our integrated pharmacy and health management platform, we enable the delivery of primary care, telemedicine, and chronic disease support for communities.

Indigo AgricultureAgetech Longevity

Indigo Agriculture focuses on boosting farm profitability and achieving sustainability goals through innovative agricultural solutions.

KrakenFintech Payments

Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange and trading platform offering services for individual and institutional traders. It provides support, trading tools, and institutional crypto trading solutions.

SokowatchEcommerce Marketplaces

Sokowatch, now known as Wasoko, is a technology-driven platform that provides convenient and cost-effective access to essential goods and services for informal retailers across Africa. The company focuses on improving supply chain logistics and delivery services to enhance the retail experience for small businesses.

DecagonEnterprise Software

Decagon is a company that specializes in developing advanced data logging solutions and sensors for environmental monitoring and agricultural applications. Their products are designed to provide accurate measurements for soil moisture, temperature, and other critical parameters to help optimize farming practices and resource management.

FlyCloudlineAerospace Defense

Cloudline's autonomous airships transform unmanned aviation with breakthrough cost advantages and zero carbon emissions, utilizing battery and solar-powered propulsion.

SharaFintech Payments

Shara provides financing solutions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria, offering loans without collateral and competitive rates to help businesses grow.

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Timon Capital Research Investment Thesis Timon Capital is a seed-stage venture capital firm focused on backing exceptional founders building technology-driven companies across Sub-Saharan Africa and emerging markets. Named after the Greek word meaning "the one influenced by honor" and "fairly priced," the firm embodies a philosophy of integrity and fair dealing in early-stage investing. As former

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