4DX Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingAccra · Pre-Seed–Growth · 22 people tracked
Also known as 4DX VENTURES A1 · 4DX Ventures D1 · 4DX Ventures M2 · 4DX VENTURES MANAGEMENT, LLC · 4DX Ventures S1 · 4DX VENTURES S2 · 4DX VENTURES S3 · 4DX Ventures T1 · 4DX VENTURES X1
Investment thesis
4DX Ventures invests early and with conviction in bold, gifted founders building technology companies that advance Africa's technology age. The firm emphasizes deep diligence, research and analysis, and combines an extensive global network with deep local perspective. It views founders as partners and aims to add value beyond capital through strategic, operational and technical input to help teams scale. 4DX prizes founders who are focused, creative, possess a growth mindset and true grit, and it operates under values centered on putting people first, honesty and integrity, a commitment to excellence, and a relentless focus on improvement.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 25, 2026.
Team · 22 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 44 of 52 portfolio companiesFintech ×22Logistics & Supply Chain ×12SaaS ×11B2B Marketplaces ×8Consumer ×8Enterprise Software ×8FoodTech ×7E-commerce ×6
HQs:Egypt×12United States×9Nigeria×7Kenya×6United Arab Emirates×3South Africa×3
Who they back
founder profiles across 21 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×82 founders×103 founders×24+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 17 founders with education data
University of Lagos ×4The American University in Cairo ×2University of Benin ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 18 founders with career history
CI Capital Holding ×2Uber ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 52 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 12020 · 12018 · 13 dated
Revolutionizing space technology to make life multi-planetary
Hawthorne, US
Elon Musk(Founder, CEO & Chief Engineer)in
Co-investors1/1 Capital137 VenturesA*Abstract VenturesAccess Technology VenturesAdapt Ventures+110 more
Lexington, US
DANIEL SHOUKIMAS(Executive Officer)GREGORY ROCKSON(Executive Officer, Director)JAMES FINUCANE(Executive Officer)
BoardAMIR LAHAT(Director)MAYER GNIWISCH(Director)SANGU DELLE(Director)
Board seatWalter Baddoo· per SEC Form D · $21.5M raise · filed Apr 2020
Co-investorsPerplexity F7
Tizeti Network Africa is an internet service provider offering affordable unlimited internet across Africa through a network of owned and operated solar-powered towers.
CleantechCloud ComputingConsumerEnergyEnterprise SoftwareLagos, NG
Kendall Ananyi(Founder)inIfeanyi Okonkwo(Founder/Co & Chief Operating Officer)inNG Kendall Ananyi(Founder)
Board seatWalter Baddoo· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsEmles Venture PartnersIngressive CapitalMAVA VenturesPICUS CAPITALVentures PlatformY Combinator+2 more
Co-investorsEQ2 VenturesLoftyInc CapitalBECO Capital
Aether develops additives that blend into engineering-grade nylons to enable faster, high-throughput fused filament (FFF/FDM) 3D printing while maintaining mechanical strength and dimensional accuracy.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHardwareNew Materials
Pavle Jeremic(Founder & CEO)Jay Zaveri(Co-Founder & President)
Co-investorsAbstract VenturesArtis VenturesBlue Bear VenturesBoxGroupCalm VenturesEvolution VC Partners+7 more
Andela connects global technologists with enterprise opportunities and serves as a platform for hiring, building AI systems, and upskilling teams.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechWashington, D.C., US
Jeremy Johnson(Founder)inIyinoluwa Aboyeji(Founder)Nadayar Enagesi(Founder)Brice Nkengsa(Founder)Ian Carnevale(Founder)Christina Sass(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccelerate AfricaAir Street CapitalAmplo VenturesCRE Venture CapitalDBL PartnersFounder Collective+23 more
Ando operates a food delivery platform (Ando OS) that connects food businesses, couriers, and customers, managing orders, last-mile delivery, and rider route optimization.
FoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Co-investorsChui VenturesLoftyInc CapitalDFS LabEchoVC Partners
Autochek is an automotive technology company that builds solutions for auto loans, vehicle maintenance and after-sales services, warranties, and transactional marketplaces within Africa's automotive sector.
FintechMarketplacesMobility & Transportation
Iyamu Mohammed(Founder)inEtop Ikpe(Founder)in
Co-investorsCapria VenturesEndeavor CatalystEnza CapitalLateral CapitalMSA NovoNorrsken22+5 more
Breadfast is a delivery app offering groceries, fresh bakery items, fruits and vegetables, ready-to-eat meals, beauty, pharmacy, and household products, along with financial features like cashback and rewards.
ConsumerE-commerceFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationCairo, EG
Muhammad Habib(Founder)inAbdallah Nofal(Founder)inMostafa Amin
Co-investors500 GlobalOutliers VCShorooq PartnersVershina CapitalVNV GlobalY Combinator+5 more
Carta is a cloud-based ERP platform for private capital markets that manages cap tables, equity administration, fund management, and valuations for startups, private companies, and venture funds globally.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Henry Ward(Co-founder)Manu Kumar(Co-founder)inCharly Kevers(Chief Financial Officer)Jeff Perry(Chief Revenue Officer)Nick Avery(Chief People Officer)Nicole Baer(Chief Marketing Officer)
Co-investorsA*Align VenturesAmity VenturesAndreessen HorowitzAnthemis VentureDraper Associates+35 more
Cashi (كاشي) is a financial technology platform that connects people and businesses to send, receive, and spend money through instant, secure transactions.
Fintech
Co-investorsRaptor Group
Eksab is a gaming platform created by content creators in the MENA region, offering games and an in-platform coin system.
Creator EconomyGamingMedia & Entertainment
Aly Mahmoud(Founder)inAhmed Omran
Co-investors500 GlobalTimon Capital
FloatPays is a financial services provider offering credit and payments solutions, regulated in South Africa as a financial intermediary and payments provider.
FintechHR TechSaaSCape Town, ZA
Simon Ward(Founder)in
Co-investorsFINCA VenturesFounders Factory AfricaThe Raba PartnershipY Combinator
Flutterwave provides payment processing infrastructure and tools that enable businesses and financial institutions across Africa to send and receive payments securely and efficiently.
FintechLagos, NG
Adeleke Adekoya(Founder)inOlugbenga GB Agboola(Founder)in
Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.Avenir Growth CapitalB Capital GroupB4 CapitalChaos VenturesCRE Venture Capital+21 more
FreshSource is a B2B platform in Egypt that uses technology and data to source, move, and sell fresh produce, connecting suppliers with businesses such as hotels, restaurants, cafes, hospitals, and retailers.
B2B MarketplacesFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainCairo, EG
Farah Emara(Founder)Omar Emara(Founder)
Co-investorsWamda Capital
HoneyCoin builds financial infrastructure that helps companies create cross-border payment and money-movement solutions, supporting high-volume trades.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareFintech
David N.(Founder)inDavid Nandwa(CEO)
Co-investorsFlori VenturesMicrotractionTimon CapitalTLcom CapitalFlourish VenturesMusha Ventures+1 more
Jetstream provides technology and monitoring services for physical goods trade in Africa, operating Jetfinance, a digital trade finance loan management platform connecting verified borrowers to lenders, and Jetvision, an AI-powered CCTV monitoring system for stock and site visibility.
AI & Machine LearningFintechLogistics & Supply Chain
Co-investorsAlitheia CapitalIngressive CapitalMSA NovoOcterra CapitalThe MBA FundVestedWorld
Kaya provides an AI-driven delivery coordination system for construction jobsites, automating scheduling, supplier confirmations, approvals, and delivery updates so field teams reduce manual calls and emails.
AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSColumbus, US
Nicholas Selz(Founder)
Co-investorsMantis CapitalSuffolk TechnologiesVirta VenturesREFASHIOND Ventures
Kingdom Supercultures develops functional health ingredients using natural microbes, aiming to improve consumer health.
BiotechFoodTechHealthtechNew MaterialsWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsFour Acres CapitalShine CapitalDigitalis VenturesLux CapitalSALTSupernode Ventures+1 more
Koinz is a mobile app for ordering food and picking up orders directly from branches without waiting, offering a loyalty points program that customers redeem for rewards.
ConsumerFoodTech
Mamo is a payments platform that lets businesses accept payments across channels, issue corporate credit cards, manage expenses, run recurring billing, and make international payouts from one dashboard.
FintechSaaSDubai, AE
Asim J(Founder)Imad G(Founder)Asim JanjuaMohammad El SaadiYash Malhotra
Co-investors500 GlobalBY Venture PartnersDubai Angel InvestorsOlive Tree CapitalGlobal Founders CapitalGlobal Ventures+2 more
MaxAB operates a B2B e-commerce and supply chain platform connecting food and grocery retailers with suppliers, offering more than 3,000 SKUs alongside embedded finance products such as bill payments and credit.
B2B MarketplacesFintechLogistics & Supply ChainRetail Tech
Omar El-Ghazaly(Founder)inMohamed Ben Halim(Founder)inBelal EL-MegharbelMohamed Ben Halim
Co-investors500 GlobalCOTU Ventures
Minly is a marketplace connecting fans with celebrities and content creators for personalized video messages and direct engagement.
Creator EconomyMarketplaces
Khaled Zaki(Founder)in
Co-investorsBY Venture PartnersCapria VenturesFoundation VenturesValia VenturesGlobal Ventures
Money Fellows operates a digital platform offering money circles (ROSCAs), where users join a monthly circle and receive a lump-sum payout on a chosen turn, including a debt repayment circle to clear debts in one payment without added interest.
ConsumerFintech
Ahmed Wadi(Founder)inAdham Badr
Co-investors500 GlobalCommerzVenturesDubai Angel InvestorsInvenfinMiddle East Venture Partners (MEVP)P1 Ventures+2 more
MoPhones offers smartphones for sale in Kenya through an installment financing plan ("Lipa Pole Pole") requiring a deposit and MPESA statement, with device protection and warranty.
ConsumerE-commerceFintechNairobi, KE
Sjoerd Nikkelen(Founder)
Co-investorsE4E AfricaSatgana
mPharma operates a network of pharmacies across Africa that uses technology to negotiate lower drug prices with manufacturers and manage prescription information and payments.
B2B MarketplacesDigital HealthHealthtechLogistics & Supply Chain
Co-investorsBreyer CapitalOTVPeregrine VenturesThe Raba PartnershipTimon CapitalJam Fund+2 more
CarePoint is a technology-focused healthcare system that acquires and operates hospital and clinic brands across Africa, delivering patient care in specialties such as dermatology, cardiology, obstetrics, orthopedics, and nephrology.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechNew York, US
Ndovu is a digital investment platform that gives individuals access to local and global financial markets along with tailored financial advice and diversified investment solutions.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Co-investorsCo-Creation Hub (CcHUB)Enza CapitalFuture AfricaNairobi Business Angel NetworkOui CapitalSprint Vc
Nestcoin provides financial and banking services designed specifically for creators.
Creator EconomyFintechLagos, NG
Yele Bademosi(Founder)in
Co-investorsAdaverseAlter GlobalElectric CapitalLoftyInc CapitalSerena VenturesTimon Capital+4 more
Nomba offers banking and payment processing services to businesses across Africa, with a focus on Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
FintechLagos, NG
Yinka Adewale(Founder/CEO)inPelumi Aboluwarin(Founder/CTO)inAdeyinka Adewale(Founder)
Co-investorsHelios Digital VenturesNecessary VenturesY CombinatorBase10 PartnersKhosla VenturesMusha Ventures+3 more
NowPay is a financial wellness platform offered to companies as an employee benefit, giving workers on-demand access to their earned salary, instant bill payments, money transfers, gold and silver investing, and shopping plans through an app.
FintechHR TechWellness & Fitness
Mostafa Ashour
Co-investors500 GlobalCapria VenturesMSA NovoVKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)BECO CapitalPlug and Play Ventures+1 more
PALM is a mobile app that helps individuals save, invest, and shop toward personal financial goals, offering saving plans, multi-asset portfolios (stocks, gold, and fixed income), and Sharia-compliant options with a merchant network for additional discounts.
ConsumerFintechSaaS
Paps is a technology-driven transport and logistics company offering end-to-end supply chain services including warehousing, freight, customs operations, and last-mile delivery, supported by its own suite of logistics applications.
Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaS
Co-investorsEnza CapitalSaviu Ventures
Rise (Risevest) is a digital wealth manager giving African users access to dollar-denominated US stock, real estate and fixed income portfolios.
Co-investorsMicrotraction
Sendbox is a logistics and delivery platform that enables local and international shipping for e-commerce sellers, social commerce merchants, and individuals.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainLagos, NG
Emotu Balogun(Founder)inOlusegun Afolahan(Founder)in
Co-investorsEnza CapitalFlucas VenturesKube VCMicrotractionTimon CapitalY Combinator+1 more
SimpliFi is a Cards-as-a-Service platform that lets fintechs, startups, and enterprises embed ready-to-go commercial cards or launch fully branded, customizable card programs, with multi-currency wallets and PCI compliance.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSDubai, AE
Ali Amin Sattar(Founder)Ali Sattar
Co-investors500 GlobalLoftyInc CapitalSouth Quad
Suplyd is a digital marketplace that aggregates over 1,000 food and beverage supplies from multiple suppliers into a single ordering platform for restaurants and F&B businesses.
B2B MarketplacesFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainCairo, EG
Ahmed ElMahdy(Founder)
Co-investorsAcasia VenturesCairo Angels Syndicate Fund
Taager is an e-commerce platform that lets merchants start online retail businesses by supplying products, warehousing, shipping, delivery, and cash collection, while the merchant handles only marketing.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainCairo, EG
Ismail Omar(Founder)
Co-investorsA'Z AngelsBreyer CapitalNorrsken22RAED Ventures
The Food Lab offers a platform that centralizes restaurant company data to support data-driven decision-making, with tools for culinary innovation recommendations, marketing insights, CRM, and real-time reporting.
Data & InfrastructureFoodTechSaaS
Co-investorsNuwa CapitalShorooq Partners
Thndr is a mobile investment platform that allows users to invest in Egyptian and international stocks, mutual funds, and gold.
FintechCairo, EG
Ahmad Hammouda(Founder)inSeif Amr(Cofounder)in
Co-investorsA'Z AngelsLoftyInc CapitalMSA NovoOlive Tree CapitalPlus VCThe Raba Partnership+2 more
Trella operates a digital freight marketplace connecting shippers with vetted carriers for trucking and logistics across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesCairo, EG
Omar Hagrass(Founder)inAli El Atrash(Founder)inPierre Saad(Founder)in
Co-investorsFlucas VenturesFoundation VenturesLoftyInc CapitalMaersk GrowthNext Billion Capital PartnersVentureSouq+4 more
Triply provides an integrated platform for travel businesses in Africa that consolidates payments, invoicing, payroll, accounting, and operational management in one system.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechMarketplacesSaaSNairobi, KE
Peter Wachira(Founder)inCollins Muthinja(Founder)in
Co-investorsOui CapitalThe Baobab NetworkY Combinator
Tushop is an online grocery and essentials delivery service operating in Nairobi that offers express delivery within 90 minutes, standard next-day delivery, and features a marketplace for Kenyan artisanal brands and preloved goods.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesNairobi, KE
Co-investorsBreyer CapitalFirstCheck AfricaDFS Lab
Frisco, Texas healthcare cost-management technology and analytics platform, acquired by HCA Healthcare in January 2020.
Frisco, US
Lester Popiolek(Executive Officer)Matt Clark(Executive Officer, Director)Chris Heckler(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardChris Drake(Director)Chuck Lyles(Director)Christopher Booker(Director)
Co-investorsA15Frist Cressey Ventures
Wasoko is an e-commerce platform providing convenient and cost-effective access to products and services for shopkeepers and small businesses across Africa, offering same-day delivery and flexible payment options.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceImpact & Social Good
Co-investors4Di CapitalAHL Venture PartnersAvenir Growth CapitalBreyer CapitalFlucas VenturesHalcyon+5 more
Wowzi operates a platform that lets brands automate and scale creator/influencer marketing campaigns by matching them with thousands of pre-vetted creators across multiple channels.
Creator EconomyMarketing TechMarketplacesNairobi, KE
Brian Mogeni(Founder)
Co-investorsLoftyInc CapitalFuture Africa
Yoco provides point-of-sale systems, card payments, loyalty and related business tools through a single account for independent businesses across food & beverage, retail, health & beauty, and services.
FintechRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsCRE Venture CapitalMusha VenturesQuona CapitalThe Raba PartnershipVelocity Fintech VenturesVelocity Capital Advisors
Zeno builds the Emara sport-utility electric motorcycle plus swappable batteries and charging services.
Bozeman, US
Kenneth Micah(Founder)
Co-investorsAdvantedge FoundersCongruent VenturesDG Daiwa VenturesLowercarbon CapitalSTIC InvestmentsToyota Ventures+1 more
Co-investorsFirstCheck Africa
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioSpaceXNASDAQ: SPCX
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesRise · citybiz.co · Aug 24, 2026
Kaya · esquiremag.ph · Aug 19, 2026
SpaceX · businessinsider.com · Aug 16, 2026

Cashi · finance.yahoo.com · Aug 14, 2026
Zeno · streetzero.com · Aug 14, 2026
Andela · en.wikipedia.org · Jul 21, 2026

Breadfast · brandiconimage.com · Jul 14, 2026
Carta · medicalbuyer.co.in · Jul 14, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has 4DX Ventures made?
- 4DX Ventures has 50 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does 4DX Ventures invest at?
- 4DX Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What is 4DX Ventures's typical check size?
- 4DX Ventures typically writes checks of $50K – $500K.
- What sectors does 4DX Ventures focus on?
- 4DX Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is 4DX Ventures located?
- 4DX Ventures is headquartered in Accra, GH.
- Does 4DX Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, 4DX Ventures leads investment rounds.
- Who does 4DX Ventures co-invest with?
- 4DX Ventures most often shares deals with LoftyInc Capital, Y Combinator, 500 Global, among 134 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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