ODBA
Venture capitalLondon · Pre-Seed–Seed · 3 people tracked
Investment thesis
ODBA positions itself as an early-stage venture firm focused on people and stories rather than ventures alone. It backs exceptional African founders with ambitious visions who leverage technology to create game-changing companies across industries. Beyond capital, ODBA provides customized support through experienced advisors and industry specialists, offering strategic guidance and actionable insights. Founders gain access to a broad network of industry pioneers, fellow entrepreneurs, and strategic partners to enable knowledge-sharing and partnerships. The firm frames itself as a catalyst for positive change and innovation in Africa, aiming to strengthen the continent's entrepreneurial ecosystem while partnering with like-minded investors.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 5 of 25 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×3Fintech ×3SaaS ×3Consumer ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Future of Work ×1InsurTech ×1Travel & Hospitality ×1
HQs:Nigeria×3United States×2Canada×1
Investments · 25 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathFt. Lauderdale, US
Charles Faulkner(Executive Officer, Director)Bo Niclas Adler(Executive Officer, Director)Simon Wajcenberg(Executive Officer, Director)Joseph Jacob Isaacs(Executive Officer, Director)
An AI-powered jobs platform and hiring toolkit.
A healthcare platform expanding access to affordable healthcare services in Africa and Canada.
A technology company powering upskilling programs across multiple Nigerian states including Lagos and Ogun.
A fintech solution modernizing healthcare payments and improving equitable access at scale.
An artificial intelligence company advancing precision cancer care across Africa and LATAM.
A platform for representation and storytelling aimed at nurturing a generation of global citizens reflecting African diversity.
Sixth Hive is an AI-powered networking platform that builds structured professional profiles and calculates compatibility scores to match users with relevant people, partners, and business opportunities.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkSaaS
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does ODBA invest at?
- ODBA invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does ODBA focus on?
- ODBA focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is ODBA located?
- ODBA is headquartered in London, GB.
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