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First Check Africa

Africa$100K – $1M chequesUpdated May 2026

Pre-seed investor led by two active female operators combining institutional VC (TLcom) and current-founder operating (PiggyVest) expertise, writing larger $50k–$250k first checks to reduce friends-and-family barriers for women. The firm continues to build its presence across the venture capital landscape.

Cheque size
$100K – $1M
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