Class 5 Global

Class 5 Global is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm established in 2018, specializing in early-stage investments across high-growth emerging markets. The firm's core focus is on backing exceptional entrepreneurs who are building category-defining companies in regions such as the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Their investment thesis is rooted in the belief that these rapidly expanding economies offer significant opportunities for disruptive innovation and substantial returns.

Since its inception, Class 5 Global has successfully raised two significant funds to support its investment strategy. Their inaugural fund, Fund I, closed at $50 million in 2019, providing the initial capital to begin deploying into promising startups. Building on this success, the firm announced the closing of its second fund, Fund II, at $70 million in 2022, bringing their total capital under management to $120 million. This increased capital allows them to support their portfolio companies more robustly through various growth stages and participate in larger funding rounds.

Class 5 Global typically invests in companies ranging from Seed to Series A stages, identifying ventures with strong potential for scalability and market leadership. Their typical first cheque sizes generally fall within a range that allows them to be a meaningful early partner, often participating in or leading rounds. The firm has built a notable portfolio that includes successful companies such as Kitopi, Swvl, Tabby, and Halan, all of which have demonstrated significant growth and impact within their respective emerging markets.