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DOB Equity

Europe, Gelderland, The Netherlands, Veessen

Description

DOB Equity is an independent, long-term investor in companies in East Africa

Investor Profile

DOB Equity has made 43 investments, with 2 in the past 12 months and 58% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (28%)
  • Private Equity (28%)
  • Series Unknown (16%)
  • Series B (9%)
  • Series A (9%)
  • Pre Seed (7%)
  • Series C (2%)

Country Focus

  • Kenya (72%)
  • Tanzania (7%)
  • Germany (5%)
  • Rwanda (5%)
  • Uganda (5%)
  • France (2%)
  • United States (2%)
  • Burundi (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Food And Beverage
  • E-commerce
  • Agriculture
  • Farming
  • Health Care
  • Grocery
  • Marketplace
  • Retail
  • Shopping
  • Information Technology
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does DOB Equity frequently co-invest with?

AHL Venture Partners
Africa, Nairobi Area, Kenya, Westlands
Co-Investments: 3
Global Innovation Fund
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3
Acumen
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
SV
North America, Arizona, United States, Scottsdale
Co-Investments: 2
Globivest
Asia, Beyrouth, Lebanon, Beirut
Co-Investments: 2
Breega
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 2
Co-Investments: 2
Launch Africa
Africa, Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius, Ebène
Co-Investments: 2
FV
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 3
TLcom Capital Partners
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does DOB Equity often collaborate with?

Kamran Ahmad
Africa, Butare, Rwanda, Kigali
Shared Deals: 1
CA
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
WA
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
HD
Europe, The Netherlands
Shared Deals: 1
Steve Moran
Africa, Nairobi Area, Kenya, Nairobi
Shared Deals: 1
Shared Deals: 1
MS
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
Joseph Rehmann
Africa, Nairobi Area, Kenya, Nairobi
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by DOB Equity?

FarmWorks

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

FarmWorks is an agricultural technology company that gives farmers access to farm inputs as well as a market for the produce.

AgricultureFarmers MarketFarming
Series UnknownMar 26, 2025
Spouts of Water

Kampala, Kampala, Uganda

Spouts of Water is manufacturing water purification filters for households to ensure that they have constant access to clean drinking water.

Food and BeverageManufacturing
Series UnknownJan 15, 2025
Ilara Health

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Ilara Health is a health technology company that connects private clinics with diagnostic devices and pharmaceuticals.

Electronic Health Record (EHR)Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device
SeedFeb 12, 2024
Amount Raised: $2,500,000
Zydii

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Zydii is workforce upskilling platform providing accessible, transformative digital training that’s designed for Africa

E-LearningEdTechTraining
Pre SeedMay 17, 2023
Victory Farms

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Victory Farms is an aquaculture farm for tilapia fish comprising of hatcheries, nursery ponds and deep-water cages for farming.

AgTechAquacultureFarming
Series BApr 6, 2023
Amount Raised: $35,000,000
Kwara

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Kwara is on a mission to improve financial health in emerging markets. We believe the fastest way to get there is through credit unions

Information Technology
SeedJan 16, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Power

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Power is a platform that enables financial services to employees and gig workers across sub-Saharan Africa.

BankingFinancial ServicesInsurance
SeedDec 20, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Eden Care Medical

Kigali, Butare, Rwanda

Eden Care Medical is a mobile application that provides medical and health insurance as well as financial services.

Customer ServiceHealth CareHealth InsuranceInsuranceWellness
Pre SeedNov 2, 2022
Kentaste

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Kentaste is a producer of all natural, locally sourced food and beauty products from coconut.

BeautyFood and Beverage
Series UnknownNov 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
Zuri Health

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Zuri Health is a telemedicine company that uses apps, websites, and SMS services to provide affordable and accessible healthcare solutions.

AppsHealth CareMedicalSMSTelehealth
Pre SeedMay 18, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,297,154