As part of our ongoing strategy to expand throughout Africa, we are thrilled to announce our most recent strategic equity investment in LNKO, a trailblazing omni-channel D2C eyewear startup. In just four years, LNKO has emerged as a market leader in eyewear, providing fashionable, reasonably priced eyewear via a fully digitalized value chain. With a strong online presence in 24 countries, 10 stores in Morocco, and more than 100,000 customers, LNKO is revolutionizing the eyewear market and enabling everyone to afford fashionable eyewear.
Ali Mokhtar, CEO of Beltone Venture Capital, remarked, “This equity investment in LNKO marks a key milestone in our African expansion strategy. By partnering with LNKO, we’re backing a visionary company with immense growth potential. Their innovative approach to eyewear and commitment to community empowerment align perfectly with our mission to support transformative businesses across the region.”
Maha Bennani, CEO and Founder of LNKO, added, “We’re thrilled to welcome Beltone Venture Capital as our partner in this next phase of growth across Africa. With their strong track record in supporting successful D2C startups, we are confident that this collaboration will accelerate our vision of making high-quality, stylish eyewear accessible to even more people across the continent.”
