Century Oak Ventures
Venture capitalDubai · Pre-Seed–Series A · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
Century Oak Ventures aims to mitigate the downside risk typically associated with venture capital by applying an analytical, data-driven approach to deal selection, combined with rigorous due diligence and hands-on financial coaching for portfolio companies. The firm positions itself as blending the agility of venture capital with the thoroughness of private equity, which it presents as the optimal way to improve venture outcomes in a complex market environment.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 3 of 23 portfolio companiesAdTech ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Fintech ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1Marketing Tech ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:Nigeria×1Senegal×1
Investments · 23 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathA cloud, big data, and AI platform delivering B2C insurance products, based in Botswana.
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Chargel is a logistics operating system for African freight, combining a network of verified carriers on West African corridors with a platform to source capacity, dispatch, track shipments, manage documents and reconcile payments.
B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
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Digital Eggheads is a digital marketing agency offering multi-channel services to help businesses grow their online presence.
AdTechMarketing Tech
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Payhippo offers fast lending to small businesses across Africa, with particular focus on Nigeria.
FintechLagos, NG
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesPayhippo · dabafinance.com · Mar 28, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Century Oak Ventures invest at?
- Century Oak Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Century Oak Ventures's typical check size?
- Century Oak Ventures typically writes checks of $250K – $2.6M.
- What sectors does Century Oak Ventures focus on?
- Century Oak Ventures focuses on AgTech, B2B Marketplaces, E-commerce, Fintech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, Logistics & Supply Chain, Retail Tech, SaaS.
- Where is Century Oak Ventures located?
- Century Oak Ventures is headquartered in Dubai, AE.
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