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Lagos, Nigeria · Invests in Africa · Website

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Pre-SeedSeedSeries AB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsFintechHealthcare & BiotechEducationFintech & PaymentsEnterprise SoftwareHealthcare & Digital HealthLogistics & Supply ChainEdTech

Thesis

We invest in companies that solve for non-consumption, plug infrastructural gaps and democratise prosperity in Africa, by eliminating the barriers to access and reducing the costs of delivering goods and services.

Likely not a fit for

No gambling/gaming/betting platforms, copy-cat models without differentiation, founders with weak character, or non-Africa focused teams

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$75M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

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Kola Aina

General PartnerFounding Partner · Primary contact

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Hady Barry

AssociateSenior Investment Associate

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Dotun Olowoporoku

General PartnerManaging Partner

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Damilola Teidi-Ayoola

Platform & OpsHead, Platform & Networks (Principal)

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Dolapo Morgan

PrincipalInvestment Principal

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Aicha Toure

Venture PartnerVenture Partner

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Innocent Isichei

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Portfolio

PaystackFintech Payments

Modern online and offline payments for Africa

MoniepointFintech Payments

Moniepoint provides an all-in-one payments, banking and operations platform for businesses and their customers, aiming to democratize financial services in emerging markets.

PiggyvestFintech Payments

PiggyVest helps over 6 million customers achieve their financial goals by helping them save and invest with ease. It offers various savings plans and investment opportunities tailored to user needs.

CredableFintech Payments

Credable is the Digital Banking Platform that is driving the future of banking by embedding financial services in businesses across emerging markets. They partner with financial institutions and businesses to launch financial services including credit, savings, and payments products on their B2B2C digital infrastructure.

Remedial HealthHealthcare Digital

Remedial Health is a health technology company that provides inventory, software, data and financing solutions to healthcare providers and small businesses in Africa.

Fez DeliveryLogistics Supply Chain

Fez Delivery offers reliable and efficient shipping solutions for local and global delivery needs, ensuring parcels are delivered safely and on time. They provide real-time tracking, dedicated support, and a range of delivery services including nationwide and international shipping.

TermiiFintech Payments

Termii provides communication APIs that enable businesses to engage with their customers through multi-channel messaging, including SMS, email, voice, and WhatsApp, particularly for the fintech sector.

Thrive AgricAgetech Longevity

Thrive Agric is a fast-growing agricultural technology company that empowers smallholder farmers across Africa by linking them to finance, data-driven best practices, and access to local and global markets for their commodities, ultimately promoting food security.

OmniRetailEcommerce Marketplaces

OmniRetail is a leading technology company focused on enhancing retail operations across Africa through innovative solutions, including sales and distribution management, embedded finance, and AI-driven tools.

GradelyEdtech

Gradely offers personalized 1-on-1 online tutoring for primary and secondary students, utilizing technology to create unique learning paths and improve academic performance.

MonoFintech Payments

Africa's leading open banking company providing APIs for financial data, payments, and identity verification.

BrassFintech Payments

Brass provides business banking solutions tailored for retail and internet companies, offering features like instant payments, invoicing, cash flow support, and a robust API for integration.

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Ventures Platform Research Investment Thesis Ventures Platform is Africa's leading early-stage technology venture capital fund that invests in innovative companies solving market-creation and non-consumption problems across the continent. The fund's core thesis is rooted in Clayton Christensen's concept of market-creating innovation: they seek companies that eliminate barriers to access and reduce…

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