ODBA
Venture capitalLondon · Pre-Seed–Seed · 3 people tracked
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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
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What they invest in
from 12 of 25 portfolio companiesFintech ×5Enterprise Software ×4SaaS ×4AI & Machine Learning ×3Consumer ×3Healthtech ×2Impact & Social Good ×2InsurTech ×2
HQs:United States×4Nigeria×3Canada×1United Kingdom×1
Investments · 25 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12022 · 12 dated
EdgeMode develops large-scale, Tier-3-ready AI and high-performance computing data center campuses, handling land acquisition, power procurement, permitting, and design through to Ready-to-Build stage for hyperscalers, cloud providers, and infrastructure investors.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnergyFt. Lauderdale, US
Bo Niclas Adler(Executive Officer, Director)Simon Wajcenberg(Executive Officer, Director)inCharlie Faulkner(CEO)inJoseph Jacob Isaacs(Executive Officer, Director)
Awabah is a financial platform for Nigeria's informal sector and gig economy, bundling pensions, health insurance, accident cover and life assurance into affordable packages.
FintechImpact & Social GoodInsurTechLagos, NG
Co-investorsTechstarsOutrun Ventures
Bitmama offers a cryptocurrency trading and management platform for individuals to transact and manage digital assets via blockchain technology.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Ruth Iselema(Founder)in
Co-investorsAdaverseFlori VenturesUnicorn Growth VenturesChrysalis CapitalFive35 VenturesLaunch Africa Ventures+1 more
Kunda Kids publishes children's educational books celebrating African history and culture, including alphabet books with authentic African voices and illustrations.
ConsumerCreator EconomyEdTechImpact & Social GoodMedia & EntertainmentSocialLondon, GB
Louisa Kiwana Olafuyi(Co-founder)Dele Olafuyi(Co-founder)Oladele Olafuyi
GFA Technologies builds a set of software products and services aimed at improving productivity, skills development, and collaboration for organizations.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaS
Adebola (Debo) Omololu(Founder)in
Hurone AI provides an AI care companion for oncology teams to monitor cancer patients between clinical visits, automatically documenting symptoms and clinical signals into electronic health records to support value-based care models.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesSeattle, US
Kingsley I. Ndoh(Founder & CEO)Uroš Pajić(Chief Product & AI Officer)Danne Stayskal(Chief Technology Officer)Analise LeJeune-Stodieck(Head, Partnerships & Growth)Lisette Martje Rauwendaal(Head, Communications)
Kuda is a digital-first bank offering personal and business accounts, transfers, savings, and credit through mobile apps.
ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFintechLagos, NG
Babs Ogundeyi(Founder)in
Co-investorsEntrée CapitalTarget GlobalValar Ventures Llc
Kuda is a digital banking service offering personal and business accounts with money transfers, savings, investments, cards, bill payments, and credit products like overdrafts and loans.
ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFintech
Co-investorsEntrée CapitalHAVAICOutrun VenturesValar Ventures Llc
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
Treepz is a corporate travel platform that manages business travel arrangements including events, vacations, retreats, and group transportation for employees and executives.
Enterprise SoftwareMobility & TransportationSaaSTravel & HospitalityToronto, CA
Enagwolor Johnny(Founder)inOnyeka Akumah(Founder)in
Co-investorsLoftyInc CapitalMicrotractionMo AngelsTechstars
TUNL provides discounted international shipping for South African e-commerce brands, offering reduced FedEx, UPS, and TUNL Economy rates to 155 countries.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSNew York, US
Craig Lowman(Founder)inDebasish Kundu(Founder)inAshley Champ(Executive Officer)Robert Meyers(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsE4E AfricaFounders Factory AfricaJozi Angels
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
ArcherprotectCashmereappEatocartEdukoyaGFAHopea PayHurone AIKundaKunda & FriendsMedsafPixableZazuu
Exits · 1
1 IPOsEdgemodeOTC: EDGM
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has ODBA made?
- ODBA has 25 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
- 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.
- Who does ODBA co-invest with?
- ODBA most often shares deals with Techstars, Entrée Capital, Founders Factory Africa, among 16 tracked co-investors.
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