Entry stagePre-seed, Seed
Check sizen/a
Leads roundsYes
FocusFintech, Enterprise software, Logistics and mobility, Climate
Latest fundn/a
Investing team2 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at DFS Lab
2 people on the investing team, 2 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Jake KendallGeneral PartnerHe previously worked at the Gates Foundation and the World Bank, and holds a PhD from UC Santa Cruz.
Stephen DengGeneral PartnerHe previously worked at the Gates Foundation and in smartphone IP.
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Check size not reported yet.
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DFS — HomeDFS is a venture firm investing at the intersection of AI and industrialization in Africa.www.dfs.vc
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Raising a pre-seed or seed round? We write $1M to $5M first checks and help founders with distribution. A partner reads every deck.
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What stage does DFS Lab invest in?
DFS Lab reports entry at pre-seed, seed.
How much does DFS Lab invest?
DFS Lab has not reported a check size.
Does DFS Lab lead rounds?
Yes. DFS Lab says it can lead.
Who are the partners at DFS Lab?
Jake Kendall (General Partner), Stephen Deng (General Partner).
Is DFS Lab active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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