SUNU Capital
Overview
SUNU Capital is an early-stage, sector-agnostic venture capital firm founded in 2017. It is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and also lists a presence in New York and Atlanta. The firm primarily invests in companies across the global south, with a focus on Africa, partnering with entrepreneurs to create a more prosperous and inclusive future. The firm's founder is Benjamin Schmerler, who operates as a solo General Partner. SUNU Capital's investments are focused on areas including fintech, logistics, distribution, education, and healthcare.
Portfolio Companies
10
Website
sunucapital.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| OmniRetail | Aug 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| OmniBiz | Aug 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| SENDY | Jan 2020 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Neopenda | Apr 2019 | Seed | Co-investor |
| CarePoint | Nov 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is SUNU Capital based?
SUNU Capital is headquartered in Nairobi, Nairobi City, Kenya.
When was SUNU Capital founded?
Founding year information for SUNU Capital is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does SUNU Capital have?
SUNU Capital has 10 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in SUNU Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include OmniRetail, OmniBiz, SENDY, Neopenda, CarePoint.
What was SUNU Capital's most recent investment shown here?
SUNU Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in CarePoint in 2021.
What sectors does SUNU Capital focus on?
SUNU Capital focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does SUNU Capital focus on?
SUNU Capital typically invests at the Early stage.