Octerra Capital
Venture capitalLagos · Pre-Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked
Investment thesis
Octera Capital unlocks capital for early-stage, high-impact opportunities across Africa by investing in the most promising entrepreneurs regardless of sector. The firm catalyzes economic growth and financial inclusion through technology and innovation, while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion across the ecosystem. Beyond capital, it provides strategic guidance, mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to resources and expertise to support scaling and sustainability. The firm prioritizes solutions that drive digitization and digital adoption, democratize access to financial services, education, and healthcare, and promote gender equity and social cohesion on the continent.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's websiteInvestments · 18 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAfrica's first mobile-first, ethical lottery platform connecting players across the continent.
Ethical credit collection manager leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Automation and digitalization of education operations.
Connecting central banks and financial services providers to build a more inclusive ecosystem.
Advanced hemorrhage control solutions for trauma surgeons.
Improving financial team productivity through data visualization, aggregation, and automation.
Data-driven financial product brokerage for SMEs with focused service approach.
Women-centric financial products, networking communities, and financial literacy empowerment.
Enabling businesses to finance, manage, and monitor regional logistics in Ghana and Nigeria.
Democratising clearing and settlement for fintechs and banks in Africa.
Connecting hospitals to critical medical products and supplies needed to save lives.
DeFi platform providing liquidity solutions to cross-border payment companies.
Leveraging big data, AI/ML, and cross-disciplinary expertise to drive healthcare innovation in Africa.
Building efficiencies across the pharmaceutical ecosystem through B2B marketplace and embedded financing.
Anti-money laundering screening tool with adverse media and sanctions capabilities via API.
Revolutionising fashion industry engagement with Web3 technology in a play-to-wear metaverse.
Enabling corporates to collect real-time energy data, optimize, and predict energy consumption.
Enabling corporates and governments to digitalise and automate their decision-making.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Octerra Capital invest at?
- Octerra Capital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Octerra Capital focus on?
- Octerra Capital focuses on Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Octerra Capital located?
- Octerra Capital is headquartered in Lagos, ZA.
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