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 21 of 50 portfolio companiesFintech ×13SaaS ×8Crypto & Web3 ×3Logistics & Supply Chain ×3B2B Marketplaces ×2Enterprise Software ×2Healthtech ×2Retail Tech ×2
HQs:Nigeria×7Egypt×3South Africa×3United Kingdom×2Côte d’Ivoire×1Kenya×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 13 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×62 founders×43 founders×3
Where their founders studiedfrom 14 founders with education data
University of Cape Town ×2University of Lagos ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 15 founders with career history
Jumia Nigeria ×2Renaissance Capital ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 50 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 22023 · 12022 · 25 dated
London
James Smith(Director)George Davis(Executive Officer, Director)Georges Makhoul(Director)
Board seatGeorge Rzepecki· per SEC Form D · $2M raise · filed Mar 2023
Lori Systems is a logistics company that uses technology to improve the efficiency and scale of moving goods, with a stated mission of lowering the cost of goods.
B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSavannah, US
Sandler Joshua(Executive Officer, Director)Liming Huang(Director)Mengqiu Wang(Director)
Board seatGeorge Rzepecki· per SEC Form D
Co-investorsNewtown PartnersTimon CapitalEchoVC PartnersMusha Ventures
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
Co-investorsAdjuvant CapitalEndeavor CatalystFifty YearsV8 Capital PartnersY Combinator
AMMP offers a platform for commercial and industrial (C&I) solar operators that combines technical monitoring, commercial tracking, and stakeholder reporting for distributed solar and battery portfolios.
CleantechEnergySaaSAmsterdam, NL
Svet Bajlekov(Founder)StineHendrik
Co-investorsPoint Nine
B2B2C fintech and payments company
Bitnob provides cross-border payment and money management tools that let individuals and businesses send, save, and manage money internationally, with a focus on financial inclusion across Africa and beyond.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Co-investorsBrad MillsHivemind Ventures, LlcIngressive CapitalLoftyInc CapitalFlourish VenturesVentures Platform
Busha is an SEC-licensed digital asset exchange app where users can buy, sell, and convert Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT and 70+ cryptocurrencies at local rates, plus earn yield, borrow against holdings, and spend via USD accounts and debit cards.
ConsumerCrypto & Web3FintechLagos, NG
Michael Adeyeri(Founder)inMoyo Sodipo(Founder)in
Co-investorsDigital Currency GroupKube VCYolo InvestmentsJump CapitalMusha Ventures
BVNK provides payments infrastructure and cross-border payment technology for fintechs and businesses.
Crypto & Web3Fintech
Chris Harmse(Founder)in
Co-investorsAvenir Growth CapitalCoinbase VenturesHaun VenturesNordstarSaison CapitalScribble Ventures+1 more
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
Mitch Riley(Co-founder / CEO)inScott Liddle(Founder)inMitchell James Riley(Executive Officer, Director)Thomas Watson(Director)
Co-investorsfirstminute capitalKima VenturesMusha VenturesRebel FundSouth QuadY Combinator+1 more
Merchant payments and software
Cleva provides USD accounts and virtual USD cards for receiving international payments, with features including ACH/wire transfers, currency conversion, rewards programs, and point redemptions.
FintechLagos, NG
Tolu Alabi(Founder/CEO)inPhilip Abel(Founder/CTO)inPhilip Adama Abel(Founder)
Co-investorsFirstCheck AfricaNewfund CapitalWayfinder VenturesY CombinatorRainfall Ventures
Cloudline develops autonomous airships powered by solar and battery technology for carbon-free aerial operations.
Climate TechDeep TechRobotics
Co-investors4Di CapitalEnza CapitalPerivoli InnovationsTimon CapitalVKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)
Consolidated tracker for financial and digital assets
Operating system for trust and entity management
Djamo is a mobile fintech app offering banking services including current accounts, savings accounts, investment funds, short-term credit, and VISA cards for users in the UEMOA zone.
FintechAbidjan, CI
Hassan Bourgi(Founder)in
Co-investorsDigital Currency GroupEnza CapitalVKAV (Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures)Y CombinatorFinance in MotionJANNGO Capital+1 more
DeFi primitives and infrastructure
FloatPays is a financial services provider offering credit and payments solutions, regulated in South Africa as a financial intermediary and payments provider.
FintechHR TechSaaSCape Town, ZA
Simon Ward(Founder)in
Co-investors4DX VenturesFINCA VenturesFounders Factory AfricaY Combinator
Payments API infrastructure across Africa
Future Africa is a venture capital investor and operator that provides capital, coaching, and a community of advisors to technology entrepreneurs across Africa.
Sector Agnostic
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)inOzor Obiora Mathias(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardOlawale Ayeni(Director)Omobola Johnson(Director)inNdubuisi Ekekwe(Director)
Co-investorsTLcom CapitalV8 Capital PartnersY CombinatorMusha Ventures
Kwara provides modern banking software for credit unions (SACCOs), enabling staff to manage operations and members to save, borrow, and earn returns.
Cloud ComputingFintechImpact & Social GoodSaaSNairobi, KE
Cynthia(Founder & Chairperson of the Board)inEmilie(COO & CPO)in
Co-investorsE4E AfricaFINCA VenturesHoaQSoftBank Investment Advisers’ Emerge Program
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
Co-investors4DX VenturesBreyer CapitalOTVPeregrine VenturesTimon CapitalJam Fund+2 more
Crypto and decentralised finance infrastructure
Consumer wallet and companion card
OnePipe provides an API gateway that aggregates banking and fintech services into a single standardized integration point for fintechs and banks seeking to expand partnerships and reduce integration overhead.
FintechSaaSLagos, NG
Ope Adeoye(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAtlantica VenturesCapria VenturesFuture Perfect VenturesIngressive CapitalLoftyInc CapitalTechstars+4 more
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
Co-investorsFirst CircleMusha VenturesThe Fintech Fund
Genomics focused on African populations
Ramani provides a mobile application that enables salespeople in African supply chains to manage inventory, log customer information, and document sales activities.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSDar es Salaam, TZ
Iain Usiri(Founder)inCalvin Usiri(Founder)inWilliam Kibet Martin(Director)
BoardAndrew Vigneault(Director)
Co-investors3cubed VenturesY CombinatorMusha Ventures
Electronics parts, repair, and insurance marketplace
Social payments and finance for African markets
Stitch provides payment infrastructure enabling businesses to accept, send and manage online and in-person payments while offering consumers in South Africa financial management tools.
FintechSaaSSouth Africa, ZA
Mohamed Oueida(Founder & CEO)Kiaan Pillay(Founder)in
Co-investors500 GlobalCRE Venture CapitalDigital Currency GroupGlynn Capital ManagementHigh AlphaNorrsken22+6 more
Cairo, EG
Tarek Mokhtar(Founder)Ahmad Mokhtar(Founder)inSasan Hezarkhani(Founder)in
Co-investorsAccelFoundation VenturesTLcom Capital
Co-investorsACT Venture PartnersAlgebra VenturesAngel ForumCamelback VenturesCollide CapitalDesigner Fund+11 more
TFK is an online fashion and lifestyle retailer offering clothing, footwear, accessories, health and beauty, and home products for women, men, and kids from various brands.
E-commerceMarketplacesRetail Tech
Co-investorsA15Acasia VenturesCairo Angels Syndicate FundFoundation Ventures
Thndr is a mobile investment platform that allows users to invest in Egyptian and international stocks, mutual funds, and gold.
FintechCairo, EG
Ahmad Hammouda(Founder)inSeif Amr(Cofounder)in
Co-investors4DX VenturesA'Z AngelsLoftyInc CapitalMSA NovoOlive Tree CapitalPlus VC+2 more
Real estate escrow and payments platform
Co-investorsBlue Haven InitiativeTLcom CapitalMusha Ventures
Institutional crypto exchange and payments
B2B stablecoin infra focused on Africa
Global stablecoin infrastructure provider.
Chris Maurice(Cofounder)Justin Poiroux(Cofounder)
Co-investorsFabric VenturesSony Ventures Corporation
Yoco provides point-of-sale systems, card payments, loyalty and related business tools through a single account for independent businesses across food & beverage, retail, health & beauty, and services.
FintechRetail TechSaaS
Co-investors4DX VenturesCRE Venture CapitalMusha VenturesQuona CapitalVelocity Fintech VenturesVelocity Capital Advisors
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.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesFuture Africa · get-invest.eu · Jul 21, 2026
Cleva · x.com · Jul 15, 2026
Djamo · itweb.africa · Jul 8, 2026
Stitch · investing.com · Jun 24, 2026
Busha · trysignalbase.com · Apr 28, 2026
Bitnob · intercom.help · Dec 30, 2025
Mpharma · billionaires.africa · Dec 22, 2025
54Gene · techpoint.africa · Aug 4, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has The Raba Partnership made?
- The Raba Partnership has 47 tracked investments.
- 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.
- Who does The Raba Partnership co-invest with?
- The Raba Partnership most often shares deals with Y Combinator, 4DX Ventures, Digital Currency Group, among 83 tracked co-investors.
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