V8 Capital Partners
Venture capitalLagos · Seed–Growth · 13 people tracked
Investment thesis
V8 Capital Partners invests in enterprise technology companies across Africa, with a strategy centered on business automation and data-centric services that enable business-process transformation. The firm targets companies with B2B2C business models operating in verticals where technology substitutes for weak basic infrastructure, aiming to boost economic growth and improve standards of living. It typically deploys growth capital at Series A rounds and provides operational know-how, governance frameworks, and business development support drawing on global private equity, venture capital, and consulting experience. The firm takes a long-term view focused on both delivering returns to investors and generating development impact across the continent.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 13 people
from the firm's websiteCo-GP and Partner at V8 Capital Partners with a background in corporate development, beginning at Goldman Sachs before advising on energy M&A at Argentil Capital Partners. She holds an MEng from Imperial College London and is a Harvard Business School alumna.
Co-GP and Partner at V8 Capital Partners with a corporate development background, having started at Goldman Sachs and worked as an energy advisor at Argentil Capital Partners. She is a founding member of The Cece Yara Foundation and a board advisor for V8 Growthlabs and V8 Valley.
Founding Partner of V8 Capital Partners and former Head of Intel Capital Africa, with nearly two decades of investing experience including roles at Standard Chartered Private Equity, HSBC Principal Investments, Booz & Company, and Motorola. He holds an MEng from Imperial College London and an MBA from London Business School and sits on several company boards.
Founding Partner of V8 Capital Partners and former Head of Intel Capital Africa, with nearly two decades of investing experience. He previously worked at Standard Chartered Bank Private Equity, HSBC Principal Investments, Booz & Company and Motorola, and sits on several portfolio boards.
Investment Professional at V8 Capital Partners specializing in B2B enterprise technology in healthcare and climate, and manager of the V8 Growth Labs accelerator program. She holds degrees from Covenant University and the University of Lagos.
Investment Professional at V8 Capital Partners with experience raising capital across sectors in Nigeria, having worked at PwC Corporate Finance and ECOWAS Bank for Development and Investment. He graduated from the University of Lagos in Industrial Mathematics.
Venture Partner at V8 Capital Partners and a technology entrepreneur with 15 years of experience, founder of Rekindle Learning and previously Yeigo. She has been recognized as a WEF Young Global Leader and featured on Forbes Africa.
Venture Partner at V8 Capital Partners and a technology entrepreneur with 15 years of experience, from her first startup Yeigo to founding Rekindle Learning. She has been recognized as a WEF Young Global Leader and featured on the cover of Forbes Africa.
Venture Partner at V8 Capital Partners and founder/CEO of iConcepts, a VAS and telecoms provider, and founder of Bambooks.io, an African digital library subscription service. He holds a degree from Imperial College London and is an LBS alumnus.
Investment Professional at V8 Capital Partners specializing in B2B enterprise technology in healthcare and climate. She manages the V8 Growth Labs accelerator program and previously worked as a programs manager for the Performing Arts School of Nigeria.
Investment Professional at V8 Capital Partners who has evaluated companies and raised capital across sectors in Nigeria. He previously worked at PwC's Corporate Finance Division and at the ECOWAS Bank for Development and Investment as a private sector financial analyst.
Non-executive board adviser on V8 Capital Partners' Investment Committee and a sustainability professional with over 20 years of experience in environmental and social risk management in Africa. She holds a PhD in Environmental Management and a Master's from Imperial College London.
Non-executive board advisor sitting on V8 Capital Partners' Investment Committee, with over 20 years of experience in environmental, social and safety risk management in Africa. She pioneered ESG functions at the Africa Finance Corporation and African Capital Alliance and holds a PhD in Environmental Management.
Investments · 8 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBiotech data company automating drug discovery using genome data.
Enterprise software automation business for core banking operations, with the first licensed Blockchain Switch in Africa.
Software company automating long-haul logistics across verticals.
Portfolio company backed via the VCP Pre-Growth I Fund.
Portfolio company backed via the VCP Pre-Growth I Fund.
A 50-person co-working space in Lekki, Lagos; V8 Capital's maiden investment.
Portfolio company backed via the VCP Pre-Growth I Fund.
Portfolio company backed via the VCP Pre-Growth I Fund.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does V8 Capital Partners invest at?
- V8 Capital Partners invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth stages.
- What sectors does V8 Capital Partners focus on?
- V8 Capital Partners focuses on Biotech, Climate Tech, Digital Health, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, SaaS.
- Where is V8 Capital Partners located?
- V8 Capital Partners is headquartered in Lagos, NG.
- Does V8 Capital Partners lead rounds?
- Yes, V8 Capital Partners leads investment rounds.
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