Celo Ecosystem Fund
VC Fund
Celo Ecosystem Fund is a VC fund focused on Financial Services and FinTech. Celo is a mobile-first blockchain that enables peer-to-peer payments using just a phone number. Celo is transforming cryptocurrency into practical money through a multi-asset system that includes a governance and staking asset (CELO) as well as a stable coin family. It was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.
- Total investments:
- 5
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 0%
Last updated:
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Industries Celo Ecosystem Fund invests in
Stages Celo Ecosystem Fund invests in
Countries Celo Ecosystem Fund invests in
Investment Focus
Industry
- Financial Services 4 (80%)
- FinTech 3 (60%)
- Cryptocurrency 3 (60%)
- Bitcoin 2 (40%)
- Financial Exchanges 2 (40%)
Stage
- Grant 2 (40%)
- Seed 1 (20%)
- Pre-Seed 1 (20%)
- Venture - Series Unknown 1 (20%)
Country
- United States 2 (40%)
- Kenya 1 (20%)
- Lithuania 1 (20%)
- Philippines 1 (20%)
Investments
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Unblock provides a crypto service platform for business solutions. They combine their modules, so businesses can efficiently offer customers the ability to buy, sell, send, receive, and store cryptocurrencies. | $2M / Pre-Seed / Jan 01, 2023 | |
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Maria Health created a place online where people can easily compare what the top healthcare brands have to offer and confidently shop right after. They offer simple, easy access to healthcare because they believe everyone deserves one. | Venture - Series Unknown / Nov 16, 2021 | |
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Kotani Pay is a technology stack that enables blockchain protocols, dapps, and blockchain fintech companies to integrate seamlessly to local payment channels providing them with a reliable on ramp and off ramp service to reach a wider customer base in Africa. | $10K / Grant / Apr 16, 2021 | |
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Bitmama enables traders to buy and sell Bitcoin, Ethereum, cUSD, Celo and other digital assets in Africa via its Exchange and Api services. Users can create their own wallets and start buying or selling digital currencies by connecting with their bank accounts, credit or debit cards and mobile money accounts. | Grant / Mar 02, 2021 | |
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Yellow Card is the easiest and most convenient way to buy and sell Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies—no bank account required. | $1.5M / Seed / Aug 27, 2020 |
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FAQ
What does Celo Ecosystem Fund invest in?
Celo Ecosystem Fund invests primarily in Financial Services, FinTech and Cryptocurrency startups, most often at Grant and Seed stage. Most of the 5 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
When did Celo Ecosystem Fund last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for Celo Ecosystem Fund closed in Jan 2023. Shizune tracks 5 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
Is Shizune's investor data accurate?
Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.
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