Century Oak Ventures
Venture capitalDubai · Pre-Seed–Series A
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.
What they invest in
from 7 of 23 portfolio companiesFintech ×5B2B Marketplaces ×3Logistics & Supply Chain ×2Retail Tech ×2AdTech ×1AgTech ×1E-commerce ×1Marketing Tech ×1
HQs:Bangladesh×1Nigeria×1Pakistan×1Senegal×1Togo×1
Investments · 23 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathA cloud, big data, and AI platform delivering B2C insurance products, based in Botswana.
PartnerQuoc Phong Dang· solo GP
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PartnerQuoc Phong Dang· solo GP
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
PartnerQuoc Phong Dang· solo GP
Co-investorsDFS LabVentures Platform
Dastgyr operates a B2B marketplace connecting retailers, wholesalers, exporters, and suppliers to trade products and access capital.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceFintechRetail TechKarachi, PK
Muhammad Owais Qureshi(Founder)inZohaib Ali(Founder)in
PartnerQuoc Phong Dang· solo GP
Co-investorsADB VenturesCedar Mundi VenturesIndus Valley CapitalKhwarizmi VenturesKube VCOrbit Startups+3 more
Digital Eggheads is a digital marketing agency offering multi-channel services to help businesses grow their online presence.
AdTechMarketing Tech
PartnerQuoc Phong Dang· solo GP
PartnerQuoc Phong Dang· solo GP
Co-investors1982 VenturesGHARAGE VenturesITERATIVE
Gozem is a "super app" offering mobility (ride-hailing), delivery, digital purchases, financial services, and loyalty programs through a single mobile application.
FintechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & Transportation
Gregory Costamagna(Founder)in
PartnerQuoc Phong Dang· solo GP
Co-investorsAsia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)Aurum Venture PartnersTembusu PartnersVU Venture Partners
PartnerQuoc Phong Dang· solo GP
Payhippo offers fast lending to small businesses across Africa, with particular focus on Nigeria.
FintechLagos, NG
Zach Bijesse(Founder)inChioma Okotcha(Founder)in
PartnerQuoc Phong Dang· solo GP
Co-investorsHoaQY CombinatorAll OnEchoVC
PartnerQuoc Phong Dang· solo GP
B2B marketplace in Bangladesh that empowers MSMEs
PartnerQuoc Phong Dang· solo GP
Co-investorsGFR Fund
PriyoShop is a B2B marketplace for micro, small, and medium retailers (MSMEs), combining AI-driven ordering, EV-based logistics, and embedded finance to simplify supply chains and expand financial inclusion.
B2B MarketplacesFintechRetail Tech
PartnerQuoc Phong Dang· solo GP
Co-investorsEvolution VenturesGFR FundITERATIVE
PartnerQuoc Phong Dang· solo GP
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PartnerQuoc Phong Dang· solo GP
Verqor provides agricultural credit and financing to farmers, adapting loan terms to the specific crop and offering a response within 72 hours and automatic renewal.
AgTechFintechCoyoacan, Cdmx
Valentina Rogacheva(Founder)inJose Hugo Garduno Ortega(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerQuoc Phong Dang· solo GP
Co-investorsAccionAmplifica CapitalCapria VenturesGLOCAL LatamMagma PartnersMercy Corps Ventures+6 more
PartnerQuoc Phong Dang· solo GP
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesPayhippo · dabafinance.com · Mar 28, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Century Oak Ventures made?
- Century Oak Ventures has 23 tracked investments.
- 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.
- Who does Century Oak Ventures co-invest with?
- Century Oak Ventures most often shares deals with GFR Fund, ITERATIVE, Accion, among 28 tracked co-investors.
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