Lateral Frontiers Fund

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Investor type

Founded

AUM

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

Africa North America

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Lateral Frontiers Fund is a venture capital firm focused on investing in scalable businesses across Africa and the Global South. Founded by Steven Grin, who has over 25 years of experience in frontier and emerging markets, the firm is headquartered in New York, United States. Lateral Frontiers is known for its structured, quantitative approach to building foundational payments and data systems that enable ecosystems in complex markets.

The firm invests primarily in sectors such as fintech, climate, energy, enterprise, and web3/crypto, with a typical check size ranging from $100,000 to $1 million. Lateral Frontiers targets early-stage investments, including Seed and Series A rounds, and focuses on creating exponential value for the next 3 billion customers. The firm manages Lateral Frontiers Fund II, which closed in 2024.

Notable investments by Lateral Frontiers include Wattnow - business productivity software, Octavia Carbon - climate technology, Mesh++ - networking solutions, Qore - fintech platform, and Minka - financial infrastructure. These investments highlight the firm's commitment to supporting innovative solutions in emerging markets.

Industry

Web3 ClimateTech Energy Fintech

Lateral Frontiers Fund Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Lateral Frontiers Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)			North America	$1-5 m	—	January 2024

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Steven Grin Co-founder, Partner

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FAQs about Lateral Frontiers Fund

Is Lateral Frontiers Fund a venture capital or private equity firm?

Lateral Frontiers Fund is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $0-1 m.

Where is Lateral Frontiers Fund located?

Lateral Frontiers Fund is located in New York, New York, United States.

When was Lateral Frontiers Fund founded?

Lateral Frontiers Fund was founded in .

What sectors and industries does Lateral Frontiers Fund invest in?

Lateral Frontiers Fund invests in companies and startups in Web3, ClimateTech, Energy, Fintech.

What is Lateral Frontiers Fund geographical focus of investments?

Lateral Frontiers Fund invests in companies and startups in Africa, North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Lateral Frontiers Fund typically invest in?

Lateral Frontiers Fund invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Lateral Frontiers Fund investment?

Lateral Frontiers Fund usually invests $0-1 m on average.

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