About Barka
Barka is a venture capital firm founded in 2020. It is primarily based out of New York City, United States. As of Jul 2026, Barka is an active investor, having invested in 2 companies, with 2 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Seed round in Ivory Coast based startups. Its investments are spread across Food and Agriculture and Consumer Goods sectors. Most recently it participated in the $***** Conventional Debt round of Orient Barka has team of 5 people including 2 partners.Key Metrics
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Conventional Debt & Seed
Barka's List of All Investments
Barka has a portfolio of 2 companies. Their most notable investments are in Orient and Adeba Nature.Their portfolio spans across Ivory Coast and Kenya. They have invested in Food and Agriculture, Consumer Goods, across Conventional Debt, Seed stages. Here is the list of all investments by Barka:
1. Orient
Processor and exporter of macadamia nuts for food and resale. The company processes macadamia nuts from independent growers in the region. It sorts, sizes, packages, and stores kernels to ensure freshness. The company ships high-quality macadamia nuts to manufacturers and resellers.
Key facts about Orient
2. Adeba Nature
Manufacturer of plant based skincare and haircare products for consumers. These items include soaps, body butters, oils, and serums formulated from botanical ingredients. The products are designed for application on skin and hair to provide moisture and address irritation. All formulations are created without synthetic additives, parabens, silicones, or mineral oils. The inventory consists of various items intended for personal grooming and maintenance routines.
Key facts about Adeba Nature
- Location: Ivory Coast
- Stage: Seed
- Investors: Barka
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, May 21, 2026, $*****
Barka's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Barka has invested in Orient and Orient in 2026. As of Jul 2026, it has made 3 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Orient and most recent follow-on round was in Orient.Barka's Investments by Stage
Barka has made 1 investment in Conventional Debt stage with an average round size of $500K and 1 investment in Seed stage.Barka's Investments by Sector
Barka has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Consumer Goods and Food and Agriculture.Barka's Investments by Geography
Barka has made most investments in Ivory Coast (1), followed by Kenya where it has made 1 investment.Barka's recent investments
Barka has made 3 investments in 2026 so far. Orient and Orient are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Barka:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Jul 29, 2026 | Kenya | Conventional Debt | 3283 | - | |
Jul 29, 2026 | Kenya | Seed | 2445 | - | |
May 21, 2026 | Ivory Coast | Seed | 9688 | - |
Team profile of Barka
Barka has a team of 5 members including 2 Partners and 3 Principals located in United States, United Kingdom and 2 more locations. Barka's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of all team members in Barka:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Cocoa Beach | - | - | |
Partner | New York City | - | ||
Principal | Cote d'Ivoire | - | ||
Principal | Oxford | - | ||
Principal | Abidjan | - | - |
Recent News related to Barka
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Barka Fund Invests $1 Million in Kenyan Macadamia Exporter Orient EnterprisesInnovation-village•Jul 29, 2026•Co.ke, Barka
