DFS Lab
Overview
DFS Lab is a research-driven venture capital firm and accelerator that invests in and supports early-stage startups building the future of digital commerce and fintech in emerging markets, particularly in Africa.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aeon | Sep 2026 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| ChipMango | Sep 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Terra Industries | Aug 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Caantin | Jun 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| TurnStay | Jul 2024 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is DFS Lab based?
DFS Lab is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States.
When was DFS Lab founded?
DFS Lab was founded in 2016.
How many portfolio companies does DFS Lab have?
DFS Lab has 20 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in DFS Lab's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Aeon, ChipMango, Terra Industries, Caantin, TurnStay.
What was DFS Lab's most recent investment?
DFS Lab's most recent investment on Caplight was in Aeon in 2026.
What sectors does DFS Lab focus on?
DFS Lab focuses on FinTech, Real Estate & PropTech, Telecommunications & Networking, FinTech, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, Consumer & Commerce, Cybersecurity, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does DFS Lab focus on?
DFS Lab typically invests at the Early stage.