Metis Capital
Family officeLagos · Seed–Series B · 15 people tracked
Investment thesis
Metis Capital Partners operates as a family investment office rooted in a legacy of entrepreneurship across Africa. The firm builds and scales businesses in sectors it views as critical to the continent's future, emphasizing long-term partnerships. It collaborates with global investors, founders, and industry leaders to pursue opportunities that support sustainable growth, with a mission to connect Africa with the wider world in both directions.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 15 people
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What they invest in
from 13 of 17 portfolio companiesFintech ×6AI & Machine Learning ×3Climate Tech ×2Consumer ×2EdTech ×2Enterprise Software ×2Future of Work ×2Impact & Social Good ×2
HQs:Nigeria×5United States×2Ghana×1
Investments · 17 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAfrica Foresight Group (AFG) connects homegrown African companies with local talent and consultants to support private-sector growth across the continent.
B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkImpact & Social Good
Yasmin Kumi(Founder)
Co-investorsConsonance Investment Managers
Aku offers a debit card and payment app that turns a phone into a point-of-sale device, letting users accept payments, link other accounts, earn rewards, and track finances.
Fintech
Co-investorsLoftyInc Capital
Andela connects global technologists with enterprise opportunities and serves as a platform for hiring, building AI systems, and upskilling teams.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechWashington, D.C., US
Jeremy Johnson(Founder)inChristina Sass(Founder)inCarrol Chang(Chief Executive Officer)inBarun Singh(Chief Product & Technology Officer)Geoff MacNeil(Chief Revenue Officer)Kennith Jackson(Senior Vice President of Solutions)in
Co-investors4DX VenturesAccelerate AfricaAir Street CapitalAmplo VenturesCRE Venture CapitalDBL Partners+23 more
Autochek is an automotive technology company that builds solutions for auto loans, vehicle maintenance and after-sales services, warranties, and transactional marketplaces within Africa's automotive sector.
FintechMarketplacesMobility & Transportation
Co-investors4DX VenturesCapria VenturesEnza CapitalLateral CapitalMSA NovoNorrsken22+4 more
Craydel operates an AI platform that matches students to universities based on their goals, budget, and academic eligibility, and helps them apply and track their applications through to receiving offer letters.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechMarketplaces
Co-investorsAngaza CapitalBisk VenturesChui VenturesEnza CapitalLoftyInc CapitalNairobi Business Angel Network
Resolv is a customer interaction management platform for CX teams, combining chat, email, voice, and ticketing into a single AI-driven workspace.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSales Tech
Co-investorsExpert DOJO
Rivy is a climate finance company providing inventory, asset, and micro-grid financing to expand access to clean energy in Nigeria.
CleantechClimate TechFintechAba, NG
Chioma Okotcha-Faloughi(Chief Operating Officer)Dami Olawoye(Chief Executive Officer)
Co-investorsAjim CapitalBeta.VenturesHoaQSouth QuadVentures Platform
FSDH Group is a Nigerian financial services holding company operating through subsidiaries that provide asset management, investment banking, securities trading, and merchant banking services.
Fintech
Co-investorsKuramo Capital Management
Co-investorsMusha Ventures
Lingawa offers 1-on-1 online language lessons with native-speaking tutors, focused on African languages such as Yoruba and Igbo, alongside an app with games, videos, and quizzes for practice.
ConsumerEdTech
NALA operates two payment platforms: one enables consumers to send money across borders to emerging markets, while the other provides stablecoin-based payment infrastructure for businesses in those regions.
FintechNew York City, US
Benjamin Fernandes(Founder)in
Co-investorsAcrew CapitalAmplo VenturesBessemer Venture PartnersDigital Currency GroupLiquidity CapitalNorrsken22+6 more
Releaf builds climate-resilient agriculture solutions for smallholder farmers in Africa through supply chain, agronomic expertise, and hardware-software integration.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechCircular EconomyClimate TechImpact & Social GoodLagos, NG
Kenna Nzewi(Founder/CEO)inUzoma Ayogu(Founder/CTO)in
Co-investorsDuke Capital PartnersFlori VenturesY Combinator
Traction is a payments and business management platform offering point-of-sale terminals and software tools for merchants to accept payments, manage inventory, send invoices, and access CRM functionality.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSLagos, NG
Co-investorsConsonance Investment ManagersDigital Currency GroupFirst CircleVentures Platform
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesAndela · en.wikipedia.org · Jul 21, 2026
NALA · fintech.global · May 28, 2026
Fintech Payhippo Nigeria · dabafinance.com · Mar 28, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Metis Capital invest at?
- Metis Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Metis Capital's typical check size?
- Metis Capital typically writes checks of $10K – $5M.
- What sectors does Metis Capital focus on?
- Metis Capital focuses on AgTech, Cleantech, EdTech, Energy, Fintech, FoodTech, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials, PropTech, SaaS.
- Where is Metis Capital located?
- Metis Capital is headquartered in Lagos, NG.
- Does Metis Capital lead rounds?
- Metis Capital typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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