Maurizio Caio
VCFounder & Managing Partner, TLcom Capital
Founder TLcom Africa seed-to-growth VC pioneer
Nairobi, Kenya$500K–$15M checks3 notable investments
Pre-SeedSeedSeries ASeries B+
FintechEnterprise SaaSHealthcareAIInfrastructure
Background
Maurizio Caio is the Founder and Managing Partner of TLcom Capital, one of Africa's most experienced technology VC firms managing over $300 million across Sub-Saharan Africa. He spent 15 years advising technology and telecom companies at Bain & Company and McKinsey before founding TLcom. He holds an MBA from Stanford GSB and a degree from Bocconi University. He co-chairs the VC committee at AVCA and chairs the TIDE Foundation.
Investment Thesis
Backing technology-enabled fast-growth businesses across Sub-Saharan Africa using mobile, broadband, and IC technologies.
Investment Focus
Stages
Pre-SeedSeedSeries ASeries B+
Typical check: $500K–$15M
Sectors
FintechEnterprise SaaSHealthcareAIInfrastructure
Based in: Nairobi, Kenya (Africa)
Notable Investments
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026