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Persistent

Persistent

Overview

Persistent is a climate-focused venture builder and investment firm that provides capital and operational support to early-stage companies in Africa.

Year Founded

2012

Portfolio Companies

17

Investments

Persistent investments
CompanyDateStageLead
DodaiApr 2026Series ACo-investor
EconetixSep 2025SeedCo-investor
CIRCADIAN Technologies Inc.Oct 2023SeedCo-investor
Beacon Power ServicesAug 2022SeedCo-investor
SolarTaxiJul 2022SeedLead

Key People

Tobias Ruckstuhl

Managing Partner

Toukam Ngoufanke

Partner

Wairimu Karanja

Partner, Chief Legal Officer

Kazuomi Kaneto

Director

Thomas Gallas

Principal

Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNairobi
Year Founded2012

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