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 11 of 25 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×4Fintech ×4SaaS ×4AI & Machine Learning ×3Consumer ×3Healthtech ×2InsurTech ×2Cloud Computing ×1
HQs:Nigeria×3United States×3Canada×1
Investments · 25 tracked
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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
Charles Faulkner(Executive Officer, Director)Bo Niclas Adler(Executive Officer, Director)Simon Wajcenberg(Executive Officer, Director)Charlie Faulkner(CEO)Joseph Jacob Isaacs(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsDigital Currency GroupVelocity Digital
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
KundaKids produces preschool children's shows, including "Kunda and Friends" and "Thandi's Playtime," that blend Afrobeats music with nursery rhymes to celebrate representation and learning through play.
ConsumerEdTechMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsHoaQ
Co-investorsTarget Global
A healthcare platform expanding access to affordable healthcare services in Africa and Canada.
A fintech solution modernizing healthcare payments and improving equitable access at scale.
Hurone AI offers Hurona, an AI care companion for oncology that supports cancer patients between appointments by tracking symptoms, side effects, and medications via a voice-first interface and escalating concerns.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
An artificial intelligence company advancing precision cancer care across Africa and LATAM.
Kuda is a digital bank offering personal and business banking services including money transfers, savings, investments, cards, bill payments, and credit products such as loans and overdrafts.
ConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFintech
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
A platform for representation and storytelling aimed at nurturing a generation of global citizens reflecting African diversity.
Co-investorsCapria VenturesLateral Capital
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)Ashley Champ(Executive Officer)Robert Meyers(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsE4E AfricaFounders Factory AfricaJozi Angels
Co-investorsFounders Factory Africa
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioEdgemodeOTC: EDGM
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has ODBA made?
- ODBA has 24 tracked investments.
- 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 Entrée Capital, Founders Factory Africa, Outrun Ventures, among 16 tracked co-investors.
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