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§ Venture Capital · Los Altos, CA, USA
Seed-stage venture capital investor focused on African technology startups and early-stage founders.
Haleakala Ventures operates as a seed-stage venture capital firm, primarily focused on investing in early-stage technology startups across the African continent. The firm is dedicated to conducting thorough due diligence and deep dives into promising founders at the earliest stages of their development, aiming to identify and support nascent ventures with significant growth potential and market impact. While specific financial metrics such as assets under management, total capital raised, or overall portfolio valuation are not publicly disclosed, its known investments include the African technology company Chowdeck. Chris Ahearn, a Co-Founder and Partner at Wellspring Capital Management, has been publicly associated with Haleakala, Inc., though the precise connection to Haleakala Ventures is not explicitly detailed in available records. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes long-term support for foundational technology companies within Africa. Details regarding Haleakala Ventures' founding year and its specific founders are not publicly available.
Haleakala Ventures has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $3.0M Seed in Chowdeck in April 2024.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2024 | Chowdeck | $3.0M Seed | — | Novastar Ventures, Felipe Villamarin, Simon Borrero, Ayodeji Arikawe, Ezra Olubi, Juan Pablo Ortega, Karthik Ramakrishnan, Shola Akinlade, FoundersX Ventures, Goodwater Capital, HoaQ Fund, June Angelides, True Culture Fund, Y Combinator |