Ingressive Capital
Venture capitalLagos Β· Pre-SeedβSeed Β· 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
Ingressive Capital backs early-stage African tech companies, viewing the continent as a rapidly growing market for technology innovation. The firm typically targets around 10% ownership and invests up to $500k in pre-seed and seed-stage startups. Its thesis rests on Africa's fast-innovating startups solving local problems with global impact, large underserved markets ripe for disruption, a digital economy projected to reach $180 billion by 2025 driven by a young population and rising internet adoption, and supportive government policies in markets like Nigeria and Kenya. Beyond capital, the firm emphasizes hands-on support such as client introductions, institutional partnerships, and business advisory services.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team Β· 1 people
from public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 24 of 60 portfolio companiesFintech Γ17SaaS Γ10Enterprise Software Γ5B2B Marketplaces Γ3Cloud Computing Γ2Consumer Γ2E-commerce Γ2Energy Γ2
HQs:NigeriaΓ11GhanaΓ2United StatesΓ2EgyptΓ1United KingdomΓ1South AfricaΓ1
Who they back
founder profiles across 11 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founderΓ52 foundersΓ6
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments Β· 60 tracked
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Bamboo is an investment platform that enables users in Africa to invest in U.S. stocks, ETFs, real estate investment trusts, and other asset classes with minimum investments starting at $10.
FintechLagos, NG
Richmond Bassey(Founder)inYanmo Omorogbe(Founder)in
Co-investors2080 VenturesAjim CapitalExpansion Venture CapitalGreycroftHoaQMotley Fool Ventures+7 more
Bitnob provides cross-border payment and money management tools that let individuals and businesses send, save, and manage money internationally, with a focus on financial inclusion across Africa and beyond.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Co-investorsBrad MillsHivemind Ventures, LlcLoftyInc CapitalThe Raba PartnershipFlourish VenturesVentures Platform
Carry1st provides payment processing, game distribution, and marketing services for publishers entering African and Middle Eastern markets.
B2B MarketplacesFintechGaming
Lucy Hoffman(Founder)in
Co-investorsBitkraft Esports VenturesSony Ventures CorporationAndreessen HorowitzAvenir Growth CapitalCapria VenturesCRE Venture Capital+9 more
Complete Farmer operates a data-driven platform connecting farmers, buyers, and input vendors across African agriculture, with products for farm management (CF Grower), produce sourcing (CF Buyer), and an input marketplace (CF Storefront).
AgTechB2B MarketplacesFoodTechSan Francisco, GH
Desmond Okpoti Koney(Executive Officer, Director)Desmond Koney(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAshwin Ravichandran(Director)Francis Owusu(Director)
Co-investorsAlitheia CapitalCeniarthGoodwell InvestmentsNewtown PartnersSahel CapitalVestedWorld
EvolveCredit publishes content focused on lending strategies, loan recovery, and loan collection for lenders.
Fintech
Daniel Osineye(Founder)in
Co-investorsMicrotractionFuture AfricaMAGIC FundSamurai Incubate
HealthTracka offers at-home and walk-in lab testing in Lagos, with a catalog of 500+ tests and packages, sample collection by phlebotomists, results delivered digitally within 48 hours, and free doctor consultations.
ConsumerDigital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessLagos, US
Co-investorsFirstCheck AfricaHoaQStone Mountain VenturesTechstars
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-investors4DX VenturesAlitheia CapitalMSA NovoOcterra CapitalThe MBA FundVestedWorld
Mecho Autotech operates a mobile app and network of verified mechanics and parts suppliers that connects vehicle owners in Africa with maintenance and repair services, offering an alternative to expensive branded garages and unvetted roadside mechanics.</description> </invoke>
Advanced ManufacturingE-commerceMarketplacesMobility & TransportationLagos, NG
Olusegun Owoade(Founder)in
Co-investorsAjim CapitalGlobal BrainY CombinatorCathexis VenturesFuture AfricaVentures Platform
Mono provides financial data access, identity verification, and direct bank payments for businesses in Africa through an open banking platform.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechLagos, NG
Abdulhamid Hassan(Founder)inPrakhar Singh(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorCapria VenturesEntrΓ©e CapitalHoaQLateral CapitalLoftyInc Capital+5 more
OnePipe provides an API gateway that aggregates banking and fintech services into a single standardized integration point for fintechs and banks seeking to expand partnerships and reduce integration overhead.
FintechSaaSLagos, NG
Ope Adeoye(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAtlantica VenturesCapria VenturesFuture Perfect VenturesLoftyInc CapitalTechstarsThe Raba Partnership+5 more
Oze provides small businesses with a mobile app for bookkeeping, invoicing, inventory management, and online selling, along with access to no-collateral loans.
FintechSaaS
Co-investorsAfricInvestBand of AngelsRising Tide Africa (RTA)Saviu Ventures
Paystack provides payment processing services that allow businesses in Africa to accept credit card, debit card, bank transfer, and mobile money transactions through their websites and applications.
FintechLagos, NG
Shola Akinlade(Founder/CEO)inEzra Olubi(Founder/CTO)inOlusola Akinlade(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBlue Haven InitiativeY CombinatorStripeVentures Platform
Remedial Health provides a software platform for pharmaceutical procurement, inventory management, and financing to healthcare providers and small businesses in Africa.
E-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtechSaaSLagos, NG
Samuel Okwuada(Founder)inVictor Benjamin(Founder)in
Co-investorsCapria VenturesCathexis VenturesQED InvestorsY CombinatorQEDVentures Platform
Renda provides technology solutions for logistics and mobility businesses operating in emerging markets, enabling operational optimization and expansion across Africa, including Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania.
B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSLagos, NG
Damilola Owoeye(SVP, Fulfilment & Value-Added Services)in
Co-investorsFounders Factory AfricaReflect VenturesTechstarsMAGIC FundVastly Valuable Ventures
Seamless HR provides financial solutions for employees, including earned wage access, term loans, and salary advances, delivered as workplace benefits to enhance employee retention and financial wellbeing.
FintechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSLagos, NG
Emmanuel Okeleji(CEO & Co-Founder)Deji Lana(CTO & Co-Founder)'Deji Lanain
Co-investorsArgonautic VenturesCapria VenturesConsonance Investment ManagersEnza CapitalHelios Digital VenturesLateral Capital+5 more
Startbutton provides expansion infrastructure and an all-in-one API for digital businesses to sell software and digital products across African markets, handling local payment methods and multi-currency collections.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Kelechi Oti(Founder)in
Co-investorsDigital Currency GroupMusha Ventures
Subsbase is a subscription management platform that helps subscription-based businesses handle and optimize their recurring revenue streams, with integrations to support scaling.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Mohamed Farag(Co-founder & CEO)Sherif Aziz(Co-founder)
Co-investorsCapria VenturesCedar Mundi VenturesP1 VenturesWamda Capital
Surge Africa is a mobile payments app that enables African businesses and MSMEs to send international payments to suppliers within 24 hours at low fees and competitive exchange rates.
FintechWilmington, US
Co-investorsTechstars
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)
BoardWalter Baddoo(Director)
Co-investors4DX VenturesEmles Venture PartnersMAVA VenturesPICUS CAPITALVentures PlatformY Combinator+2 more
Woodcore is a cloud-native, microservices-based core banking SaaS platform that lets banks and financial institutions build and manage financial products, process transactions, and integrate third-party services through a web console and an API library.
Cloud ComputingFintechSaaS
Toyin Olasehinde(Founder)in
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Paystack Β· news.crunchbase.com Β· Jul 15, 2026
Surge Africa Β· surgeafrica.org Β· Jun 29, 2026
Jetstream Β· jvf.vc Β· Feb 3, 2026
Bitnob Β· intercom.help Β· Dec 30, 2025
Mono Β· ycombinator.com Β· Jun 24, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Ingressive Capital made?
- Ingressive Capital has 60 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Ingressive Capital invest at?
- Ingressive Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Ingressive Capital's typical check size?
- Ingressive Capital typically writes checks of $500K.
- What sectors does Ingressive Capital focus on?
- Ingressive Capital focuses on AgTech, Fintech, Sector Agnostic, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Ingressive Capital located?
- Ingressive Capital is headquartered in Lagos, NG.
- Who does Ingressive Capital co-invest with?
- Ingressive Capital most often shares deals with Capria Ventures, Techstars, Y Combinator, among 70 tracked co-investors.
From the blog
visit blog βIngressive Capital's recent reports document African startup funding dynamics in early 2026, tracking monthly volatility from March's geopolitical disruptions and deal-count lows through April's extreme top-ten concentration to May's recovery in deal volume and headline capital. AI summary
Media Β· Podcasts & interviews
from their channelAfrica Tech: Monthly Market Trends with Maya Horgan Famodu β July Edition
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Africa's Tech Funding, and Macro-economic Trends
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October's Market Trends Call
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Product Market Fit from a VC Perspective
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How to Identify a Sustainable Startup
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