We Invest in People

We Invest

in People

People are at the heart of everything we do

People are at the heart of everything we do

We Invest in People

We Invest

in People

People are at the heart of everything we do

People are at the heart of everything we do

What We Do

We do not invest in ventures. We invest in people and stories, which are at the heart of everything we do

At ODBA, our primary focus is on the individuals driving the venture. We seek out and invest in visionary entrepreneurs with the passion, determination, and skills to turn their innovative ideas into groundbreaking companies. By empowering these exceptional founders, we enable the creation of impactful businesses that redefine industries.

We offer dedicated, customized support to each founder in our portfolio, understanding that their needs and challenges vary. Our experienced advisors and industry specialists work hand-in-hand with founders, providing tailored guidance, actionable insights, and strategic direction to help them navigate the complexities of building a successful venture.

Being part of the ODBA family grants founders access to our wide-ranging network of industry pioneers, fellow entrepreneurs, and strategic partners. We actively foster connections and collaboration, opening doors for knowledge-sharing, mutual growth, and the forging of valuable partnerships.

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Founders x Ventures

Our portfolio companies are founded and led by people whose stories we admire, visions we share, and efforts we back.

Louisa Kiwana Olafuyi

Venture

Kunda Kids
Co-founder

Oladele Olafuyi

Investment Round

Seed

Children’s publishing and media studio that offers a variety of diverse children’s books, animations, and digital learning resources.

Margaret Debrah

Venture

EATO

Investment Round

Pre-seed

Community-driven platform for sharing African recipes and accessing on-demand cooking classes. AI-powered marketplace connects users with food products.

Babs Ogundeyi

Venture

Kuda Bank
Co-founder

Musty Mustapha

Investment Round

Seed / Series A / Series B

A neo bank changing how services are delivered in Africa.

Debo Omololu

Venture

GFA Technologies
Co-founder

Tunji Oke

Investment Round

Pre-seed

Funding the companies that will create the continent's jobs and solve its biggest challenges.

Matthew Davey

Venture

TUNL
Co-founder

Craig Lowman

Investment Round

Seed

Unlocking Exports. Tunl focuses on reducing international shipping costs for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

Tunji Andrews

Venture

Awabah

Investment Round

Pre-seed

Helping millions of Nigerians get on a micro pension scheme for a more secure financial future.

Charlie Faulkner

Venture

EdgeMode

Investment Round

Seed

Builidng the infrastructure that will enable organisations of all sizes to deliver engineering and innovation.

Onyeka Akumah

Venture

Treepz
Co-founder

Johnny Enagwolor & John Shaibu

Investment Round

Seed

Connecting cities and communities with the largest shared mobility platform in Africa.

Lewa Abukhait

Venture

Hopea Pay

Investment Round

Pre-seed

Using fintech to modernize healthcare payments, streamlining complexity and unlocking equitable access at scale

Zach Bijesse

Venture

Archer
Co-founder

Francisco Rubin

Investment Round

Pre-seed

Global real-time fraud database designed to address the critical issue of fraud in the financial sector

Honey Ogundeyi

Venture

Edukoya

Investment Round

Pre-seed

Building the AI operating system for education, and Africa's largest learning platform.

Tunji Andrews

Venture

Awabah

Investment Round

Pre-seed

Helping millions of Nigerians get on a micro pension scheme for a more secure financial future.

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We back innovative founders using technology to create improbable stories

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Our Place in the Industry

Benjamin Boateng

Partner

“ODBA is deeply committed to embarking on transformative journeys with the innovative founders we invest in, supporting their growth every step of the way. We’re fervent about nurturing entrepreneurs who leverage cutting-edge technology to build game-changing ventures that redefine industries and elevate lives across Africa. By forging strong partnerships with investors who resonate with our ethos, we amplify our impact and contribute to the blossoming of a vibrant and prosperous African startup landscape.”

Gbite Oduneye

General Partner

“At ODBA, we support visionary founders who use technology to shape remarkable stories and transform the world. As an African-focused early-stage VC firm, we provide more than just financial investment. We offer essential guidance, mentorship, and resources to empower our portfolio companies and unlock Africa’s full potential.”

Do you have any questions?

We’re eager to embark on transformative journeys with visionary founders and collaborate with investors who share our core principles. If you’re one of these exceptional individuals, we invite you to reach out to us and begin this remarkable journey together. Let’s combine our strengths and passion to make a powerful, lasting impact on the world

hello@odba.vc

+44 207 882 9329

hello@odba.vc

+44 207 882 9329

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