Funding Businesses Ready To Re-invent The Future

We are committed to building businesses destined for success

Although it officially began in 2007, our roots trace back to the early days of the Venture Capital ecosystem in Africa, from their humble beginnings as angel investors in 2015. Our co-founders Rob and Steven started laying the groundwork for Lateral Frontiers.
We fund entrepreneurs in FinTech, HealthTech, Mobility, CleanTech, etc.
And actively investing in Asia, Africa, LATAM, & other emerging markets

We are on a mission to build the premier venture capital fund focused on frontier markets.

We believe the largest opportunities come from areas where attention and capital are scarcest. Therefore, our mission is to partner with bold founders building foundational technologies in the fastest growing markets.

Our diverse team brings expertise, dedication, and a shared commitment to investing.

Steve Grin
Co-founder, Partner
Rob Elof
Co-founder, Partner
Samakab Hashi
Partner
Hayden SImmons
Venture Partner
Lorraine Kageni Maina
Venture Partner
Hellen Mwaniki
Operations Manager
Shreyas Mishra
Analyst
Bryan Njuguna Kamau
Intern Analyst
Ebby Wachira
Intern Analyst

We are on a mission to build the premier venture capital fund focused on frontier markets.

We believe the largest opportunities come from areas where attention and capital are scarcest. Therefore, our mission is to partner with bold founders building foundational technologies in the fastest growing markets.

Our PHIlosophy

We are realistic so we know that greatness takes time and dedication.

Our philosophy is grounded in relentless curiosity, resourcefulness, a founder-first mentality, and a long-term perspective. We're not just investing in businesses; we're investing in the future and the innovators who will shape it, even in the most challenging geographies.