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LAVA

LAVA

—lavavc.io

Overview

LAVA is a venture capital firm that invests in startups using Web3 and AI to build financial and trust infrastructure in Africa.

Year Founded

2024

Portfolio Companies

7

Website

lavavc.io

Investments

LAVA investments
CompanyDateStageLead
ZyntaFeb 2026AcceleratorCo-investor
PaycrestJan 2026Pre SeedCo-investor
HoneyCoinAug 2025SeedCo-investor
AccrueJan 2025SeedCo-investor
OnboardSep 2024Early FundingCo-investor
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Key People

Yoseph Ayele

Founder Managing Partner

See Eun Ha

Venture Partner

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Investment Activity

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