Uqalo

Overview

Uqalo is a South African-based private equity and venture capital firm that provides expansion capital and strategic guidance to early-stage companies in the food and agriculture sectors across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Year Founded

2014

Portfolio Companies

Website

uqalo.com

Investments

Uqalo investments
Company	Date	Stage	Lead
Twiga Foods	Jul 2017	Series A	Co-investor

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Uqalo based?

Uqalo is headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.

When was Uqalo founded?

Uqalo was founded in 2014.

How many portfolio companies does Uqalo have?

Uqalo has 1 portfolio company in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Uqalo's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Twiga Foods.

What was Uqalo's most recent investment shown here?

Uqalo's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Twiga Foods in 2017.

What sectors does Uqalo focus on?

Uqalo focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics.

What company stages does Uqalo focus on?

Uqalo typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersCape Town

Year Founded2014

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