Why Carry1st is interesting

Bridges global game IP to African distribution with localized payments — Riot and a16z backed multiple rounds.

Key facts

• $27M round (2023): Bitkraft led; a16z, Konvoy, Riot Games among participants (Carry1st press)
• Co-investors: Bitkraft, Konvoy, Riot Games, Google Africa fund not in VCT directory
• VCT directory co-investors: none mapped (non-directory syndicates noted above); reviewed 2026-07-24

Investors in our directory

Funds linked from Carry1st's profile — open a fund page for stage focus and related deal articles.

Industries

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Related funding articles

Venture Capital Tracker pieces that cover Carry1st's financing or category context.

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