V8 Capital Partners
Venture capitalLagos · Seed–Growth · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
V8 Capital Partners focuses on business automation and data-centric services that enable business-process transformation across Africa. The firm targets B2B2C enterprise software companies and regional technology leaders that substitute for weak infrastructure, improve access, and raise living standards. It invests growth capital at Series A rounds, drawing on over 70 years of combined global expertise in private equity, venture capital and consulting. V8 emphasizes good governance, transparency and long-term value creation, and operates multiple funds including the VCP Legacy Fund, VCP Pre-Growth I, VCP GPF I, V8 Growth Labs I and VCP Growth Fund I. It also runs the Digital Access for All Foundation to advance digital literacy.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 3 of 8 portfolio companiesCrypto & Web3 ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Enterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1Healthtech ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1Wellness & Fitness ×1
HQs:Nigeria×2
Investments · 8 tracked
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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 CapitalFifty YearsThe Raba PartnershipY Combinator
Zone is a regulated blockchain network that enables payments and acceptance of digital currencies, operating as a blockchain-based payment infrastructure company.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintech
Co-investorsCapria VenturesTLcom CapitalUnicorn Growth Ventures
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-investorsThe Raba PartnershipTLcom CapitalY CombinatorMusha Ventures
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.
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies54Gene · techpoint.africa · Aug 4, 2025
Kobo360 · dabafinance.com · Mar 5, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has V8 Capital Partners made?
- V8 Capital Partners has 8 tracked investments.
- 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 AI & Machine Learning, 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.
- Who does V8 Capital Partners co-invest with?
- V8 Capital Partners most often shares deals with The Raba Partnership, TLcom Capital, Y Combinator, among 7 tracked co-investors.
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