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4DX Ventures

New York, New York · Invests in Africa; MENA; US · Website

SeedPre-SeedSeries AE-commerce & MarketplacesB2B SaaSDeveloper ToolsFintechHealthcare & BiotechEducationFintech & PaymentsLogistics & Supply ChainHealthcare & Digital HealthEdTechEnterprise Software

Thesis

Back technology founders solving foundational and transformational problems across Africa and MENA. Focus on underserved markets with significant TAM. Support entrepreneurs demonstrating grit, creativity, growth mindset, and conviction. Combine global capital markets access with deep local operational expertise.

Likely not a fit for

Late-stage companies outside early-stage focus. Founders lacking grit or market conviction. Copycat models without local innovation. Sectors without real market validation or overly trendy without fundamentals.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
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~1 week
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Advisor
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
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Partners & team

5 contacts on file

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Walter Baddoo

General PartnerCo-Founder & Managing Partner · Primary contact

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Karim Seif

PartnerPartner

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Peter Orth

General PartnerCo-Founder & Managing Partner

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Daniel Marlo

General PartnerManaging Partner

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Ziad Bazzan

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Portfolio

FlutterwaveFintech Payments

Flutterwave offers seamless payment solutions tailored for enterprises, startups, and emerging markets, enabling businesses to accept and process payments globally.

AndelaDeveloper Tools Infra

Andela is a platform that connects companies with software engineers from emerging markets, leveraging AI-driven matching to hire top talent quickly and efficiently.

WasokoEcommerce Marketplaces

Wasoko is the largest B2B e-commerce platform in Africa, providing convenient and cost-effective access to essential goods and services across the continent.

MaxABEcommerce Marketplaces

MaxAB is Egypt’s leading wholesale food and grocery B2B ordering App, re-engineering the retail market using proprietary technologies, innovative supply chains, and embedded finance solutions designed to empower both retailers and suppliers.

TaagerEcommerce Marketplaces

Taager is an integrated platform providing e-commerce solutions, enabling individuals to start or expand their online businesses with a focus on product sourcing, storage, shipping, and customer payment collection.

mPharmaHealthcare Digital

mPharma expands access to affordable, quality healthcare in Africa by digitizing community pharmacies and building resilient medicine supply chains. Powered by Bloom, our integrated pharmacy and health management platform, we enable the delivery of primary care, telemedicine, and chronic disease support for communities.

ThndrFintech Payments

Thndr is MENA’s leading digital investment platform that makes investing accessible, intuitive, and locally relevant for millions. It offers a wide range of financial products including stocks, gold, mutual funds, and savings, along with educational tools and flexible funding options.

AutochekEcommerce Marketplaces

Autochek Africa is an Automotive Technology development company that builds solutions aimed at enabling and enhancing commerce within the automotive sector. We focus on solutions that improve access to Auto loans, quality maintenance / after sales services, warranty solutions, and transactional marketplaces.

MamoFintech Payments

Mamo is a financial services and technology company that provides businesses with a digital payments and spend management platform, enabling them to accept payments online across multiple currencies and channels.

TrellaLogistics Supply Chain

Trella is a trucking platform that connects shippers and carriers, aiming to streamline logistics and enhance efficiency in the transportation industry.

NombaFintech Payments

Nomba is a multi-currency banking app that allows users to send money to Nigeria and DR Congo from Canada, offering instant transfers, zero fees, and competitive exchange rates. It also provides personal banking services including savings accounts and POS terminals for businesses.

YocoFintech Payments

Yoco is an African technology company that empowers small businesses in South Africa by providing point of sale systems, card machines, online payment solutions, and flexible business funding.

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4DX Ventures Research Investment Thesis & Philosophy 4DX Ventures is a pan-African venture capital firm headquartered in New York with on-the-ground offices in Accra, Cairo, and Nairobi. Founded in 2015 by Peter Orth (former Bridgewater Associates investor) and Walter Baddoo (ex-Morgan Stanley banker), the firm has become Africa's leading technology investor. The firm combines global capital marke

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