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Luno

Europe, England, United Kingdom, London

Description

Luno is a global cryptocurrency firm that specializes in bitcoin, fintech, digital currencies, and financial services.

Investor Profile

Luno has made 6 investments, with 0 in the past 12 months and 17% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Pre Seed (50%)
  • Seed (33%)
  • Series Unknown (17%)

Country Focus

  • Nigeria (50%)
  • Kenya (33%)
  • South Africa (17%)

Industry Focus

  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Apps
  • Crm
  • E-commerce
  • Mobile Apps
  • Payments
  • Banking
  • Commercial
  • Finance
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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 Luno frequently co-invest with?

P1 Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 3
FH
North America, California, United States, Walnut
Co-Investments: 1
PV
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 1
Wuri Ventures
Africa, Dakar, Senegal, Dakar
Co-Investments: 1
Flori Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
RV
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
AC
North America, New York, United States, Staten Island
Co-Investments: 1
DCG Expeditions
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Co-Investments: 4
Byld Ventures
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
Future Africa
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Luno often collaborate with?

SF
Africa, Nigeria
Shared Deals: 1
Yinka Odeleye
Africa, Nigeria
Shared Deals: 1
Emmanuel Okeleji
Africa, Nigeria
Shared Deals: 1
Ado Oseragbaje
Africa, Nigeria
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Luno?

Kotani Pay

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Kotani Pay is a technology stack that enables blockchain protocols, dApps, and blockchain FinTech companies.

AppsFinancial ServicesFinTech
Pre SeedSep 5, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
First City Monument Bank

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

First City Monument Bank is a banking institution providing retail, corporate, and investment banking services.

BankingCommercialFinanceFinancial Services
Series UnknownJun 11, 2023
Amount Raised: $500,000
Anchor

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Anchor is a banking-as-a-service platform for African businesses to build, embed, and launch financial products.

Financial Services
Pre SeedAug 29, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,000,000
Traction Apps

Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria

Traction apps provide businesses end to end tools they need to run and grow their businesses.

CRME-CommerceMobile AppsPayments
SeedFeb 28, 2022
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Kotani Pay

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

Kotani Pay is a technology stack that enables blockchain protocols, dApps, and blockchain FinTech companies.

AppsFinancial ServicesFinTech
Pre SeedJan 20, 2022
Amount Raised: $500,000
Root

Cape Town, NA - South Africa, South Africa

Enabling brands to embed and sell digital insurance

Auto InsuranceDeveloper APIsEmbedded SoftwareFinancial ServicesFinTechInformation TechnologyInsuranceInsurTechLife Insurance
SeedNov 11, 2021
Amount Raised: $3,000,000