Buko Ventures
www.bukovc.comWe invest in companies building online experiences for the 4 billion people coming online for the first time in the next 15 years across emerging markets including Vietnam, Philippines, Kenya, Egypt, Indonesia, Uganda, and Nigeria.
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See If You're a MatchInvestment Thesis
Buko Ventures invests in foundational businesses in emerging markets where digital adoption is accelerating. Their core thesis is that investing in emerging markets is like “traveling back in time” - they can apply proven business models from more developed markets to countries at similar developmental stages. They focus on companies building online experiences for the 4 billion people coming online for the first time in the next 15 years, believing startups can be “an extremely positive force for good in developing economies.”
What Sets Them Apart
- Geographic focus on emerging markets at similar developmental stages of digital adoption and internet penetration
- "Traveling back in time" advantage - applying proven playbooks from developed markets to emerging markets
- Support for foundational/first-mover digital companies in nascent markets
- Early-stage focus: stepping up as first outside investor for many founders
- Sector diversity: health, logistics, fintech, and human capital management across portfolio
- Active capital deployment with on-ground presence in key markets
- Strong operational team with founders and operators as investors
Portfolio Highlights
AcadArena
Gaming Esports
BackScoop
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BetterTeem
Human Capital Management
ChatGenie
Ai Ml
Cocotel
Telecommunications
DumDum
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Forent
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GoRocky
Logistics
+ 15 more companies in their portfolio
Investment Team
11 Partners at Buko Ventures
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