4DX Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingAccra · Pre-Seed–Series A · 23 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 3, 2026.
Team · 23 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 18 of 53 portfolio companiesFintech ×8Enterprise Software ×6E-commerce ×5B2B Marketplaces ×4Consumer ×4Logistics & Supply Chain ×4Marketplaces ×4SaaS ×3
HQs:Nigeria×6Egypt×4Kenya×4United States×4South Africa×1
Investments · 53 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathLexington, US
AMIR LAHAT(Director)DANIEL SHOUKIMAS(Executive Officer)PHILIP SOWAH(Director)GREGORY ROCKSON(Executive Officer, Director)MAYER GNIWISCH(Director)SANGU DELLE(Director)
Board seatWalter Baddoo· per SEC Form D · $21.5M raise · filed Apr 2020
Oakland, US
Board seatWalter Baddoo· per SEC Form D · $5.2M raise · filed Aug 2018
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
Carrol Chang(CEO)Barun Singh(Chief Product & Technology Officer)Geoff MacNeil(Chief Revenue Officer)Kennith Jackson(Senior Vice President of Solutions)inErin Lothson(General Counsel)inLila(VP of People)in
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 SoftwareFintechSaaS<UNKNOWN>
Henry Ward(Co-founder)Manu Kumar(Co-founder)Charly Kevers(Chief Financial Officer)Jeff Perry(Chief Revenue Officer)Nick Avery(Chief People Officer)Nicole Baer(Chief Marketing Officer)
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
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
Kingdom Supercultures develops functional health ingredients using natural microbes, aiming to improve consumer health.
BiotechFoodTechHealthtechNew MaterialsWellness & Fitness
Minly is a marketplace connecting fans with celebrities and content creators for personalized video messages and direct engagement.
Creator EconomyMarketplaces
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-commerceFintech
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
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)in
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
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
Frisco, US
Chris Heckler(Executive Officer, Director)Chris Drake(Director)Chuck Lyles(Director)Lester Popiolek(Executive Officer)Christopher Booker(Director)Matt Clark(Executive Officer, Director)
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does 4DX Ventures invest at?
- 4DX Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A 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.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the team4DX Ventures' Peter Orth on Backing African Innovation
Startup Scene Middle East · Peter Orth
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