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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.
What they invest in
from 26 of 36 portfolio companiesFintech ×16SaaS ×8Enterprise Software ×6AI & Machine Learning ×4Consumer ×4FoodTech ×4Crypto & Web3 ×3Healthtech ×3
HQs:Nigeria×9United States×9South Africa×2Brazil×1United Kingdom×1Kenya×1
Investments · 36 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 Ventures2080 Ventures3Spoke Capital4DX Ventures7BC Venture Capital+171 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+14 more
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 VenturesGreat Oaks Venture CapitalHealthy VenturesNecessary VenturesOak HC/FT+20 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+20 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
Mickey Du(Founder)in
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+3 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+5 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+19 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 VenturesTembusu PartnersVU Venture PartnersAl Mada Ventures
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 AssociatesVentureSouq+16 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 VenturesHemisphere Ventures LLCLoftyInc CapitalSand Hill AngelsWonder Ventures+1 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 CapitalAccionE4E AfricaFINCA VenturesFuture Africa+2 more
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+2 more
Nestcoin provides financial and banking services designed specifically for creators.
Creator EconomyFintechLagos, NG
Yele Bademosi(Founder)in
Co-investors4DX VenturesAdaverseAlter GlobalElectric Capitalgumi IncLava Ventures Ltd.+14 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 CapitalCeniarthAlitheia IDF
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-investorsFuture AfricaGobi PartnersHoaQMicrotractionTofino CapitalVentures Platform+15 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+7 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
ThisiswindowVenco
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 36 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 Enterprise Software, Fintech.