Latitude I
Latitude Ventures, established in 2019, is a London-based venture capital firm that manages the Latitude I fund. It invests in later-stage, high-growth potential companies, primarily in the software, technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) sectors, as well as insurance. The firm is known for its successful early investments in prominent companies like TransferWise, Zoopla, and Robinhood, and continues to back ambitious founders with strong growth prospects.
Top Regions
Past deals in Central Africa
Smile ID (formerly Smile Identity)
Series B in 2023
Smile Identity Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on identity verification solutions. Founded in 2016, the company has developed an application called SmartSelfie, which allows users to create a universal biometric for authentication on Android devices. The team comprises engineers and financial services professionals from both the United States and Africa, bringing expertise in global markets with a focus on highly regulated environments. Smile Identity has developed advanced encryption, authentication, and security solutions, as well as image processing technology. The company has experience working with telecoms, lenders, banks, and startups, enabling them to understand the unique challenges faced by consumers and enterprises in Africa. With support from prominent investors in Silicon Valley and Africa, Smile Identity has established a pan-African presence, operating in countries such as South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and Rwanda.
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