Llew Claasen

Managing Partner

SeedSeries AExchange Infrastructure DeFi Payments

Investment Thesis

Newtown Partners invests in blockchain companies across Africa and globally from Cape Town. Early backers of Luno and VALR, two of Africa's largest crypto exchanges.

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Notable Writing

Strengthening our leadership team at Newtown Partnersblog

Technologies driving pharmaceutical e-commerce in Africablog

Why invest in African Tech Startups: Pioneers of Innovation and Growthblog

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Background

Managing Partner at Newtown Partners. Former Executive Director of the Bitcoin Foundation. One of the most experienced blockchain investors in Africa.

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