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Overview

Who we areBase Capital invests in networked business models across core pillars of consumer discretionary spend. We back founders building platforms that are powering everyday lives.
Value addWe believe that capital is a commodity. As business model focused investors across global markets, we think knowledge and networks are key differentiators. We try to be a thought partner and network-maker for our partners.
Firm typeVC
Global HQ

33 Wesley Street, Cape Town 8001, Western Cape, South Africa

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Thesis

Funding requirementsWe invest in Network models. Classifieds, marketplaces, fintech, vertical SaaS.
Funding stages3. Early Revenue4. Scaling5. Growth
LeadSometimes
Check size$500k to $5M
Target countries Australia New Zealand South Africa Kenya Egypt Senegal UK USA UAE Saudi Arabia Bangladesh Vietnam Thailand Indonesia Malaysia Philippines India France Ireland Spain Germany Netherlands Italy Portugal Turkey South Korea Hong Kong Singapore Argentina Colombia Brazil Peru Mexico Chile Uruguay Austria Belgium Côte d'Ivoire Denmark Ethiopia Ghana Jordan Japan Mauritius Nigeria Norway Pakistan Rwanda Uganda Tanzania

Team

Frances Rousseau
Principal
Simon Lockhart-Ross
VP		I invest in Networked businesses powering everyday lives for consumers and businesses.

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Linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/basecapital-io/
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Websitehttps://www.basecapital.io/

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We invest in Network models. Classifieds, marketplaces, fintech, vertical SaaS.

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