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Equator VC

Equator VC

Nairobiequator.vc

Overview

Equator VC is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage, technology-enabled ventures across the energy, agriculture, and mobility sectors that are accelerating an equitable climate transition in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Year Founded

2023

Portfolio Companies

9

Website

equator.vc

Investments

Equator VC investments
CompanyDateStageLead
SteamaCoNov 2024M&ALead
Roam DevicesFeb 2024Series ALead
Odyssey Energy SolutionsMay 2023Series ACo-investor
RoamFeb 2024DebtLead
Downforce TechnologiesJun 2024VC RoundLead
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Key People

Michael Burton

Founder

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Investment Activity

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2024
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2026

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FAQ

Where is Equator VC based?

Equator VC is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.

When was Equator VC founded?

Equator VC was founded in 2023.

How many portfolio companies does Equator VC have?

Equator VC has 9 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Equator VC's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include SteamaCo, Roam Devices, Odyssey Energy Solutions, Roam, Downforce Technologies.

What was Equator VC's most recent investment shown here?

Equator VC's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in SteamaCo in 2024.

What sectors does Equator VC focus on?

Equator VC focuses on Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability.

What company stages does Equator VC focus on?

Equator VC typically invests at the Early stage.

What is Equator VC's AUM?

Equator VC's assets under management are estimated between $55.0M and $55.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNairobi
Year Founded2023

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