The Raba Partnership
Venture capitalCape Town · Pre-Seed–Series C · 10 people tracked
Investment thesis
Raba positions itself as an investment partnership rather than a traditional venture fund, aligning closely with founders as long-term partners. It invests early, when it can have outsized impact, backing software and internet-first companies primarily across Africa, with interest extending to MENA and Latin America. Its themes center on businesses that enable efficient movement of capital and essential products — the underlying rails on which other companies are built. Raba emphasizes an unconventional thesis, a rigorous process, and a longer investment horizon than typical market participants, leveraging a network of limited partners who contribute company-building experience. The partners are among the largest LPs in Raba's own funds.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 10 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 17 of 50 portfolio companiesFintech ×10SaaS ×6Logistics & Supply Chain ×3B2B Marketplaces ×2Crypto & Web3 ×2Enterprise Software ×2Healthtech ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1
HQs:Nigeria×6United Kingdom×2Côte d’Ivoire×1Egypt×1Kenya×1Tanzania×1
Investments · 50 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathLondon
George Rzepecki(Director)James Smith(Director)George Davis(Executive Officer, Director)Georges Makhoul(Director)
Board seatGeorge Rzepecki· per SEC Form D · $2M raise · filed Mar 2023
Lori operates a technology platform that matches cargo shippers with vetted trucking partners to move full truck loads across Africa, handling order matching, shipment tracking, documentation, and payment.
B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSavannah, US
Liming Huang(Director)Mengqiu Wang(Director)Sandler Joshua(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatGeorge Rzepecki· per SEC Form D
Germiston South, Gauteng
Junaid Dadan(Executive Officer, Director)Gbenga Ajayi(Director)Kiaan Pillay(Executive Officer, Director)Robel Chappini(Director)
Board seatGeorge Rzepecki· per SEC Form D · $55M raise · filed Apr 2025
54Gene conducts genomics research and provides related services to increase the representation of African genetic data in medical research, which aims to advance healthcare solutions globally.
HealthtechWellness & FitnessLagos, NG
Gatumi Aliyu(Founder)inAbasi Ene-Obong(Founder)inOgochukwu Francis Osifo(Founder)in
B2B2C fintech and payments company
Bitcoin exchange + Lightning payments for Africa
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.
FintechLondon, GB
Merchant payments and software
Consolidated tracker for financial and digital assets
Operating system for trust and entity management
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
Kobo360 operates a platform connecting manufacturers and cargo owners with truck operators for freight movement across Africa, using data analytics and AI to optimize routing, reduce delivery inefficiencies, and provide supply chain visibility.
Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainLagos, NG
Ife Oyedele II(Founder)inObi Ozor(Founder)inOlawale Ayeni(Director)Ozor Obiora Mathias(Executive Officer, Director)Omobola Johnson(Director)Ndubuisi Ekekwe(Director)
Vertical software and payments focused on real estate
Payments and banking infrastructure for MENA
Pan-African crypto wallet and infrastructure company
Payments and financial services platform
mPharma operates a network of pharmacies across Africa that uses technology to negotiate lower drug prices with manufacturers and manage prescription information and payments.
B2B MarketplacesDigital HealthHealthtechLogistics & Supply Chain
Crypto and decentralised finance infrastructure
Consumer wallet and companion card
Opareta provides software to automate commercial operations across agent networks, offering tools for float and cash liquidity management, real-time performance analytics, digital KYC, and fraud monitoring.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
Genomics focused on African populations
Electronics parts, repair, and insurance marketplace
Social payments and finance for African markets
Fashion first ecommerce company in MENA
Real estate escrow and payments platform
Institutional crypto exchange and payments
B2B stablecoin infra focused on Africa
Pan-African crypto payments and exchange
Chris Maurice(Cofounder)Justin Poiroux(Cofounder)
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the 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 is The Raba Partnership's typical check size?
- The Raba Partnership typically writes checks of $50K – $5M.
- What sectors does The Raba Partnership focus on?
- The Raba Partnership focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Consumer, Crypto & Web3, E-commerce, Fintech, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain.
- Where is The Raba Partnership located?
- The Raba Partnership is headquartered in Cape Town, ZA.
- Does The Raba Partnership lead rounds?
- Yes, The Raba Partnership leads investment rounds.
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