Kernel
VC Fund
Abuja, Nigeria
Kernel is a VC fund in Abuja focused on Retail and Fashion. Kernel Fund is an Angel fund that invests seed capital in early stage companies with high growth potential. Their goal is to provide seed capital and strategic advisory resources to early-stage companies that focus on using technology to fill significant economic and infrastructure gaps for consumers and enterprises in sub-Saharan Africa.Theyare a group of seasoned technology practitioners and investors with deep experience in building technology startups, technology strategy, marketing, M&A and finance. Their team brings a wealth of experience to the table as business owners and individuals with rich careers in established technology firms such as Dell, Amazon & Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, etc. their experience spans the USA, Europe and Africa in terms of professional and investment experience.
- Total investments:
- 1
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 100%
Last updated:
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Industries Kernel invests in
Stages Kernel invests in
Countries Kernel invests in
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
Investment Focus
Industry
- Retail 1 (100%)
- Fashion 1 (100%)
- Lifestyle 1 (100%)
- E-Commerce 1 (100%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jay Alabraba
Partner; Partner
|
Partner; Partner | Total investments: 0 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heels.com.ng is a premier female shoe megastore offering a wide selection of hand picked designer shoes. Our shoe collection consists of shoes made by the most coveted and in-demand shoe designers. We feature the latest trends and styles from the fashion capitals of the world, and offer shoes for every occasion and season of the year. With hundredsof different styles of shoes to choose from, our goal is to provide you with the perfect pair of heels, flats, sandals or wedges so that you’ll look effortlessly fashionable. | Seed / Jan 05, 2015 |
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What does Kernel invest in?
Kernel invests primarily in Retail, Fashion and Lifestyle startups, most often at Seed stage. Most of the 1 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Nigeria. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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Who are the partners at Kernel?
The team at Kernel includes Jay Alabraba (Partner; Partner). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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