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Kupanda Capital

VC · Washington · United States

Website
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Founded
2012
Ticket
$1-5 m

Stages

Pre-seedSeedSeries A

Investment region

AfricaNorth America

Industries

Data infraEnergyMedia and EntertainmentFood and BeverageFintech

Profile

Kupanda Capital is a venture builder based in Washington, DC, founded in 2012 by Bobby Pittman, Queen Chinyere Quinn, and Linda Oramasionwu-Leverette. The firm focuses on creating and scaling companies that have a lasting impact, particularly in sectors that intersect the private, public, and nonprofit domains. Kupanda Capital's team leverages decades of experience in launching impactful initiatives and employs human-centered design principles to address challenges and scale businesses effectively. Kupanda Capital invests in early-stage companies across various sectors including media, data, energy, fintech, and food & agriculture. The firm typically invests in pre-seed, seed, and Series A stages, with an average check size of $1 million. Kupanda Capital supports pan-African companies and has a strong presence in both Africa and the USA. The firm is known for its hands-on approach to business building, providing expertise in sales, legal, partnerships, financing, accounting, and talent. Notable investments by Kupanda Capital include Fraym - a media and information services company, Nithio - a specialized finance firm, and Mavin Records - a media and entertainment company. These investments highlight Kupanda Capital's commitment to supporting companies that generate significant social and economic impact.

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Operating Partner (People)
Operating Partner (Innovation)

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