The Raba Partnership
Pre-Seed–Series C · 10 people tracked
Investment thesis
Raba invests in software and internet-first companies that facilitate efficient capital movement and essential product distribution. The firm emphasizes early-stage partnership during incubation and pre-seed phases when impact is greatest. Their thesis centers on building long-term relationships with founders, leveraging an unconventional investment approach supported by experienced operators and limited partners. Focus areas include fintech infrastructure, payments APIs, logistics, healthcare, and crypto infrastructure across Africa and emerging markets.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 10 people
from the firm's websiteFounder and CEO with prior experience at Goldman Sachs, Shumway Capital, and Glynn Capital.
Venture partner and founder of Carry1st.
Scout based in Kenya; founder of Shara and Twiga.
Scout and founder of Venmo and Ense.
Scout based in Nigeria; founder of Flutterwave, Future Africa, and Andela.
Scout with prior experience as venture capitalist at OMERS and at Uber.
Scout based in South Africa; founder of Yoco.
Investor with prior experience at Bain & Company and Africa Leadership Group.
Scout based in Egypt; founder of Trella.
Scout based in MENA region; founder of THNDR.
What they invest in
from 1 of 48 portfolio companiesFintech ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×1United States×1
Investments · 48 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathGlobal medical discovery using African DNA
Software tools for renewable energy companies
B2B2C fintech and payments company
Lightning network payments infrastructure
Digital asset payments and banking
APIs for fintechs to offer crypto payments and wallets
Francophone cross border money movement platform
Capi Money provides cross-border payment services for importers in emerging markets, enabling them to pay suppliers in multiple currencies with settlement within 24 hours. The platform targets businesses that need faster, more reliable international payment alternatives to traditional banking channels.
FintechLondon, GB
Merchant payments and software
USD banking for African and global freelancers
Software-powered autonomous airships and last-mile logistics
Consolidated tracker for financial and digital assets
Operating system for trust and entity management
Digital bank focused on Francophone Africa
DeFi primitives and infrastructure
Fintech software focused on earned wage access
Payments API infrastructure across Africa
Holding company that builds and invests in African companies
Digital wallet and card powered by stablecoins
Digital freight forwarder and logistics for Africa
Credit union focused challenger bank
Vertical software and payments focused on real estate
Trucking logistics marketplace and software for African carriers
Payments and banking infrastructure for MENA
Pan-African crypto wallet and infrastructure company
Payments and financial services platform
Software and data focused on digitising healthcare in Africa
Crypto and decentralised finance infrastructure
Consumer wallet and companion card
Banking as a service for African fintechs
Software and payments for agent networks across Africa
Genomics focused on African populations
Software and payments for distributors and merchants
Electronics parts, repair, and insurance marketplace
Social payments and finance for African markets
API infrastructure for African fintechs
Spend management software and payments company
Fashion first ecommerce company in MENA
Digital investment platform focused on Egypt and beyond
Real estate escrow and payments platform
Digital vertically integrated grocery for Africans
Institutional crypto exchange and payments
B2B stablecoin infra focused on Africa
Pan-African crypto payments and exchange
Merchant payments and software starting in South Africa
Board seats · per SEC filings · 3
what is this? ⓘ$55M raise · filed Apr 2025 · via George Rzepecki
$2M raise · filed Mar 2023 · via George Rzepecki
$5M raise · filed Dec 2022 · via George A. Rzepecki
Inferred from directors named on each company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does The Raba Partnership invest at?
- The Raba Partnership invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C stages.
- What sectors does The Raba Partnership focus on?
- The Raba Partnership focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, Fintech, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain.
- Does The Raba Partnership lead rounds?
- The Raba Partnership typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
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