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Investment thesis
Kairos Angels backs visionary, 'unreasonable' founders who are obsessed with changing the world for the better. The firm positions itself as a hands-on partner, drawing on its own experience as entrepreneurs and investors to support young, promising companies through the challenges of building a business. It focuses on working closely with people at the forefront of change, aiming to help them innovate and transform industries while building both scalable and sustainable enterprises.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.
Team · 2 people
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What they invest in
from 30 of 37 portfolio companiesFintech ×17SaaS ×9AI & Machine Learning ×6Enterprise Software ×6Consumer ×4Crypto & Web3 ×4FoodTech ×4B2B Marketplaces ×3
HQs:Nigeria×10United States×9South Africa×2Brazil×1United Kingdom×1Hong Kong×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 22 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×102 founders×83 founders×34+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 27 founders with education data
Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×6Harvard Business School ×2Imperial College London ×2Massachusetts Institute of Technology ×2Olabisi Onabanjo University ×2Washington University in St. Louis ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 28 founders with field-of-study data
Business & Management ×11Engineering ×9Computer Science ×5Economics ×3Finance & Accounting ×3Life Sciences ×3Social Sciences ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 31 founders with career history
Goldman Sachs ×4MAGIC Fund ×2Zoona ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
2 founders hold a PhD · 5 hold an MBA (of 29 with degree data)
Investments · 37 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathRevolutionizing space technology to make life multi-planetary
Hawthorne, US
Elon Musk(Founder, CEO & Chief Engineer)inBret Johnsen(Executive Officer)inGwynne Shotwell(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAntonio Gracias(Director)inSteve Jurvetson(Director)inDonald Harrison(Director)
Co-investors1/1 Capital137 Ventures1802 Ventures2080 Ventures3Spoke Capital4DX Ventures+202 more
54Gene conducts genomics research and provides related services to increase the representation of African genetic data in medical research, which aims to advance healthcare solutions globally.
HealthtechWellness & FitnessLagos, NG
Gatumi Aliyu(Founder)inAbasi Ene-Obong(Founder)inOgochukwu Francis Osifo(Founder)in
Co-investorsAdjuvant CapitalEndeavor CatalystFifty YearsFuture AfricaThe Raba PartnershipV8 Capital Partners+15 more
AjoMoney is a digital rotating savings and credit platform (ROSCA) based on traditional Ajo/Esusu/Adashe schemes, offering group and personal savings, thrift contributions, zero-interest micro-credit, bill payments, and investment clans.
Fintech
Akido Labs develops an AI operating system designed for healthcare that leverages machine learning to enable personalized medical diagnostics and care coordination at scale.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechInsurTechLos Angeles, US
Jared Goodner(Chief Technology Officer and Co-founder)inPrashant Samant(Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder)inSanjit Mahanti(Chief Business Development Officer and Co-founder)in
BoardAndrew Adams(Director)inJohn Greco(Director)Prasad Jeereddi(Director)
Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)Early Light VenturesFuture Communities CapitalGFO CompaniesGreat Oaks Venture CapitalHealthy Ventures+25 more
Animoca Brands invests in blockchain and digital asset projects across gaming, infrastructure, culture, and real-world asset categories, with a portfolio of 600+ companies and a focus on Web3 ecosystem development.
B2B MarketplacesCrypto & Web3GamingSector Agnostic
Yat Siu(Founder & CEO)Robby Yungin
Co-investors2080 Ventures500 GlobalA'Z AngelsAdit Ventures Management, LlcAlpha Wave GlobalAppWorks Ventures+49 more
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 CapitalFuture AfricaGreycroftHoaQ+23 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, LlcIngressive CapitalLightning VenturesLoftyInc CapitalTen31+3 more
Brass provides a full-stack business banking platform combining financial tools, credit facilities, and advisory support for local businesses in Africa.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechImpact & Social GoodSaaS
Co-investorsHoaQP1 VenturesVentures PlatformAcuity Ventures
BrewBird manufactures single-serve coffee brewers that use whole-bean pods designed for office environments, partnering with specialty roasters like Equator and Sightglass.
Circular EconomyFoodTechHardwareBay Area, US
Co-investorsACVC PartnersFernbrook Capital ManagementKyber Knight CapitalMaveronMVP VenturesSequoia Capital+3 more
Cleva provides USD accounts and virtual USD cards for receiving international payments, with features including ACH/wire transfers, currency conversion, rewards programs, and point redemptions.
Crypto & Web3FintechLagos, NG
Tolu Alabi(Founder/CEO)inPhilip Abel(Founder/CTO)in
Co-investorsFirstCheck AfricaNewfund CapitalRainfall VenturesThe Raba PartnershipWayfinder VenturesY Combinator+4 more
Divibank provides payment processing and credit services for online merchants, including payment links, checkout, PIX, card, and boleto acceptance, antifraud protection, and advance of credit card receivables.
E-commerceFintechSaaS
Jaime Taboada(Founder)inRebecca Fischer(Founder)in
Co-investorsAllievo CapitalAlter GlobalAlumni VenturesBetter Tomorrow VenturesClocktower VenturesInterplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc+9 more
EarlyBird offers UGMA custodial investment accounts that let parents and family members invest on behalf of a child, with funds usable for education, a home down payment, starting a business, or other purposes.
ConsumerFintechSaaS
Co-investorsAlumni VenturesBridge Venture FundChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)JourneyOne VenturesRareBreed VenturesResilienceVC+7 more
Finix provides embedded payments infrastructure for software platforms, acting as an outsourced PayFac (PayFac-as-a-Service) with end-to-end payments technology, compliance and risk management, merchant onboarding, and reporting tools.
Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Richie Serna(Founder)inSean Donovan(Founder)in
Co-investorsAcrew CapitalHomebrewInsight PartnersInspired CapitalLightspeed Venture PartnersTribeca Venture Partners+21 more
Flex Finance provides a spend management platform that enables businesses to manage spending across mobile, web, and corporate cards in Africa.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Co-investors500 GlobalAjim CapitalBoro CapitalChui VenturesExpert DOJOLoftyInc Capital+1 more
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
Co-investorsAsia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)Aurum Venture PartnersCentury Oak VenturesInventum VenturesTembusu PartnersVU Venture Partners+1 more
Helicarrier operates two platforms: a remittance application for African diaspora members to transfer funds to family and friends in Africa, and a cryptocurrency exchange for buying, selling, and managing digital asset holdings.
Crypto & Web3FintechLondon, GB
Ire Aderinokun(Founder)inTimi Ajiboye(Founder)in
Co-investorsBlockchain CoinvestorsMicrotractionY Combinatorfor Africas FutureGraphene VenturesKepple Africa Ventures+5 more
Helium Health provides healthcare technology for clinicians, governments, and public health stakeholders across Africa, including an electronic medical records/operating system (HeliumOS) and a provider-patient platform (HeliumDoc).
Digital HealthFintechHealthtechLA, NG
Adegoke Olubusi(Founder/CEO)inDimeji Sofowora(Founder/COO)in
Co-investorsAngaza CapitalAsia Africa Investment & Consulting (AAIC)Capria VenturesDG Daiwa VenturesDraper AssociatesFlying Doctors Healthcare Investment Company+18 more
Koniku develops co-processors built from biological neurons, using DNA sequences to create receptors that enable sensing applications.
BiotechDeep TechHardwareNewark, US
Oshiorenoya E. Agabi(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJohn Yu(Director)
Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersFlucas VenturesFlying Doctors Healthcare Investment CompanyHemisphere Ventures LLCLoftyInc CapitalSand Hill Angels+2 more
Kukua produces kids and family entertainment focused on Africa, creating characters and stories aimed at engaging young audiences.
ConsumerMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsAuxxoEchoVC Partners
Kuunda provides liquidity solutions and credit access for agents, small businesses, and consumers in emerging economies across Africa and Asia.
B2B MarketplacesFintechImpact & Social GoodSaaS
Andy Milne(Founding team member)inSam Brawerman(Founding team member)inMorne van der Westhuizen(Founding team member)
Co-investorsAccion Venture Lab4Di CapitalAccionDotExe VenturesE4E AfricaFINCA Ventures+3 more
Lalaland.ai provides a library of validated, lifelike AI fashion models that let B2B and e-commerce brands create on-brand product visuals without physical photoshoots or samples.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceRetail Tech
Meow is a financial technology company offering a business banking platform for companies and AI agents, combining checking accounts, corporate cards, global payments, invoicing, financing, and crypto.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechMiami Beach, US
Brandon Arvanaghi(Executive Officer, Director)inBryce Crawford(Director)
Co-investorsAcequia Capital (AceCap)Acrew CapitalArchetypeCoinbase VenturesEarl Grey CapitalQED Investors+16 more
Mudflap provides a mobile app and payment card that offer discounted diesel fuel for truck drivers and fleets at over 3,600 truck stops nationwide.
FintechLogistics & Supply Chain
Matt Folkman
Co-investorsCommerce VenturesCorazon CapitalDGFMatrixNFXVertical Venture Partners+3 more
Nestcoin provides financial and banking services designed specifically for creators.
Creator EconomyFintechLagos, NG
Yele Bademosi(Founder)in
Co-investors4DX VenturesAdaverseAlter GlobalElectric CapitalFlying Doctors Healthcare Investment Companygumi Inc+15 more
OkHi provides AI-powered digital address verification that businesses integrate into their mobile apps to capture and verify where customers live.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSNairobi, KE
Timbo Drayson(Founder)in
Co-investorsBetatron Venture GroupCV VCFounders Factory AfricaGarage CapitalLava Ventures Ltd.Mo Angels+2 more
Star Kitchens Group builds Orda, a cloud-based restaurant operating system and ePos for African food businesses.
Walnut, US
Co-investorsAjim CapitalEnza CapitalLoftyInc CapitalMicrotractionQuona CapitalTechstars+2 more
Reelfruit produces dried fruit and nut snacks, such as dried pineapple, dried mango, coconut chips, and fruit-and-nut mixes, made from tropical fruits grown in West Africa.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Affiong Williams(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlitheia CapitalCeniarthFlying Doctors Healthcare Investment CompanyAlitheia IDF
RELAYTO provides an AI-powered platform that converts PDFs, presentations, and other documents into interactive content experiences with embedded videos, forms, charts, and analytics.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaS
Termii provides infrastructure that uses AI to ensure critical transactions—including authentication, payments, checkouts, and fraud notifications—complete successfully, serving banks, fintech companies, e-commerce platforms, and other digital services globally.
Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareLagos, NG
Emmanuel Gbolade(Founder)inAyomide Awe(Founder)in
Co-investorsFlying Doctors Healthcare Investment CompanyFuture AfricaGobi PartnersHoaQMicrotractionStonewater Ventures+17 more
Tomato Jos operates an integrated farming and processing operation in Nigeria that grows tomatoes and produces tomato paste at a facility in Kaduna State, serving the domestic market by replacing imported tomato products.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social GoodCambridge, NG
Mira Mehta(CEO/MD)inArt Cardoso(Chief Operating Officer)in
BoardKaran Chopra(Director)Jeffrey Stein(Director)Mobola Onibonoje(Director)Fernando Arthur Cardosa(Director)
Co-investorsAlitheia CapitalGoodwell InvestmentsVestedWorld
Undock provides a calendar assistant that integrates with email clients (Gmail, Outlook 365, Superhuman) and messaging apps (Slack, Twitter, LinkedIn) to help users propose, manage, and schedule meetings.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkSaaSNew York City, US
David Altman(Founder)
Co-investors37 AngelsAlumni VenturesEntrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA)Lerer HippeauLightship CapitalVisible Hands+2 more
Vendease is a B2B food and beverage supply marketplace for restaurants, hotels, caterers, and other food service operators in Lagos, Nigeria.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainLagos, NG
Tunde Kara(Founder)inGatumi Aliyu(Founder)inOlumide Fayankin(Founder)inWale Oyepeju(Founder)inOlatunde Kara(Executive Officer, Director)Olumide Fayankin 🐜(Founder)in
Co-investorsFlucas VenturesGFR FundKube VCPartech VenturesSoma CapitalTLcom Capital+8 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
KindredNucleusSuperThisiswindowVenco
Exits · 2
1 IPOs · 1 acquisitions · showing 1SpaceXNASDAQ: SPCX
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesKuunda · fintech.global · Oct 16, 2025
Termii · ycombinator.com · Jun 18, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Kairos Angels made?
- Kairos Angels has 37 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited.
- What stage does Kairos Angels invest at?
- Kairos Angels invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Kairos Angels focus on?
- Kairos Angels focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, E-commerce, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, InsurTech, Logistics & Supply Chain, PropTech, SaaS.
- Who does Kairos Angels co-invest with?
- Kairos Angels most often shares deals with Y Combinator, Flying Doctors Healthcare Investment Company, LoftyInc Capital, among 189 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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