Velocity Digital
Venture capitalLagos · Pre-Seed–Seed · 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
Velocity Digital invests early in African startups building the future of trade, work, and payments. The firm views trade as a core engine of economic growth and funds platforms that connect producers to markets while removing barriers to economic mobility. It backs founders at the earliest stages, offering capital, mentorship, and a network designed to help companies scale across Africa and internationally. The fund emphasizes a fast, streamlined process, promising founders a clear decision within seven days rather than weeks.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 46 of 78 portfolio companiesFintech ×19SaaS ×15Enterprise Software ×7AI & Machine Learning ×6Data & Infrastructure ×6Marketplaces ×6Creator Economy ×5EdTech ×5
HQs:Nigeria×17United States×7Kenya×2Netherlands×1Rwanda×1Seychelles×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 17 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×62 founders×73 founders×34+ founders×1
Where their founders studiedfrom 18 founders with education data
Obafemi Awolowo University ×4Strathmore University ×2University of Lagos ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 18 founders with career history
Accounteer ×2Paystack ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 78 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathTechnology platform enhancing operational efficiency, precision and performance across industries.
Co-investorsDigital Currency GroupODBA
Bitpowr provides digital asset custody and wallet infrastructure, offering APIs and developer tools for institutions and developers to create and manage secure wallets across 15 blockchains and over 2000 assets.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureFintech
Amarachi AmaechiOyetoke TobilobaToby Oyetoke(Founder)in
Co-investors500 Global
Fillout is a platform for building forms, surveys, and quizzes that also connects to other business tools to automate and scale data-collection workflows.
Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investors1818 Venture CapitalBonfire VenturesEdmonton UnlimitedForum VenturesGLOCAL LatamMandalay Venture Partners+5 more
Bridgecard provides APIs and infrastructure that enable fintech companies to issue Mastercard and Visa cards, both virtual and physical, with support for deployments across Africa and globally.
FintechLagos, NG
Tunde Adewole(Founder)inFestus Owumi(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator
Catlog provides a platform that enables small businesses in Africa to manage social commerce operations, including online catalogs, customer communications, payments, deliveries, and business tracking through WhatsApp and other social channels.
AI & Machine LearningE-commerceFintechMarketing TechMarketplacesSaaSLagos, NG
Co-investorsTechstarsVentures PlatformDFS Lab
CDcare is a Nigerian installment payment platform enabling consumers to purchase goods across multiple categories—including gadgets, home appliances, and vehicles—by paying in interest-free installments at regular market prices.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerE-commerceFintechLagos, NG
Odukoya Oluwatobi(Founder and Chief Executive Officer)Farohun Ayodeji(Co-founder and Chief Operation Officer)
Co-investorsTechstars
Chowdeck is a food delivery platform in Africa that connects customers with restaurants and delivery riders.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesLA, NG
Femi Aluko(Founder)inOlumide Ojo(Founder)inLanre Yusuf(Founder)in
BoardBrian Waswani Odhiambo(Director)in
Co-investorsBrighter CapitalGFR FundHoaQNovastar VenturesPalm Drive CapitalRocketship.vc+1 more
Daabo is an AI-powered insurance infrastructure platform offering device verification, vehicle fingerprinting, policy lifecycle automation, agent management, document data extraction, and claims processing in a single system.
AI & Machine LearningInsurTechSaaS
Fenris Media develops technology solutions for African businesses, including digital payments and content distribution infrastructure.
Creator EconomyFintechMedia & Entertainment
Figorr provides cold chain management tools for businesses handling temperature-sensitive goods, including real-time monitoring of temperature, humidity, and location, inventory management software, and cold room and cold truck rentals.
InsurTechIoTLogistics & Supply Chain
Co-investorsAtlantica VenturesCapria VenturesVestedWorld
Fingo is a digital bank offering mobile banking services to young Africans, enabling account opening in under 5 minutes with free peer-to-peer transactions, savings, and financial education.
FintechNairobi, KE
Kiiru Muhoya(Founder)inIan Njuguna(Founder)inGitari Tirima(Founder)inJames da Costa(Co-founder)Judith BogonkoPol Mas
Co-investorsY CombinatorFjor FoundersMyAsiaVCNairobi Business Angel NetworkOUTBOUND CAPITALSprint Vc+1 more
Fusepay builds software and payments tools for trade businesses, including Fuse360, a wholesale operating system for managing orders, inventory, invoices, and collections, and FusePay, a payments platform for sending, receiving, and tracking business payments via bank transfers and post-dated eCheques.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaSVictoria, SC
Vidhyasahar(Co-founder)Francesco(Co-founder)
GlycanAge offers glycan-based biological age testing and insights to help individuals understand their health and aging rate through advanced diagnostics.
BiotechDeep TechDigital HealthHealthtechLongevity
Gordan Lauc(CSO, Co-Founder)Nikolina Lauc(CEO, Co-Founder)Filip Lauc(CTO, Co-Founder)
Co-investorsExceptional VenturesImpetus CapitalSouth Central VenturesVesna AdvisorsLAUNCHub Ventures
Gokada operates a last-mile package delivery service in Nigeria, using a network of trained drivers ("pilots") to move parcels for customers, with pricing charged per delivery rather than per parcel.
Logistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesMobility & TransportationHopewell Jct., US
Fahim Saleh(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsRise Capital
Gradient Finance builds programmable financial infrastructure for marketplaces, offering embedded finance and cross-border payment tools that handle multiple currencies including cash, stablecoins, crypto, and NFTs.
Crypto & Web3FintechMarketplaces
Technology-driven solutions to streamline operations and enhance productivity for businesses and individuals.
Kidato operates online classes for K-12 students in Africa with lower student-teacher ratios than traditional public schools, charging significantly less than private institutions while delivering internationally-benchmarked curricula.
EdTechNairobi, KE
Sam Gichuru(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorGraph Ventures
LogisticsHub provides a delivery management platform for businesses to schedule deliveries, access a network of riders, and track shipments in real time.
Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaS
Co-investorsDFS Lab
The page promotes "SX88", an online gambling and betting platform offering casino, sports betting, lottery, cockfighting, fish shooting, card games, and slots.
Gaming
Miden builds modern payments infrastructure for businesses across Africa and beyond, offering compliant cross-border money movement and embedded banking solutions.
Data & InfrastructureFintechIkeja, NG
Okiemute Avworhokai(Founder)inIni Udoh(Founder)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorHack VC1kxa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzSymbolic Capital
Mustard Insights collects and analyzes African economic and sectoral data to deliver actionable intelligence to businesses, investors, researchers, and policymakers.
Data & InfrastructureMedia & EntertainmentSector Agnostic
Nguvu Health provides affordable therapy services delivered digitally through its platform.
Digital HealthMental HealthWellness & Fitness
Octamile provides embedded insurance APIs that enable non-insurance companies, including ecommerce platforms, fintech apps, and logistics services in Africa, to bundle customizable insurance solutions into their products and services.
FintechInsurTechSaaSLagos, NG
Co-investorsFirst CircleEchoVC Partners
Prembly provides an API that enables digital businesses to verify the identities of individuals and companies across emerging market regions.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLagos, NG
Lanre Ogungbe(Founder)inNiyi Adegboye(Founder)in
Co-investorsMaC Venture CapitalTofino CapitalY Combinator
Rayda provides end-to-end device procurement, deployment, management, and lifecycle services for IT teams managing distributed workforces globally.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechLewes, US
Co-investorsBeta.VenturesHoaQMicrotractionTechstars
RD8 Labs manufactures a gel-cream skincare product formulated with hyaluronic acid and natural plant extracts for hydration and anti-aging benefits.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Rechaj retrofits petrol tricycles (kekes) into electric vehicles and provides a daily battery-swap service, letting drivers replace fuel with a flat daily fee while using the batteries to power their homes at night.
CleantechEnergyMobility & TransportationLagos, NG
Revwit is a B2B Sales CRM designed for startups and service-based companies that combines sales management software with expert advisory services.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSSales Tech
Co-investorsAjim Capital
Rivy provides financing for solar energy systems to homeowners, businesses, and solar retailers in Nigeria, enabling affordable access to clean energy through fast approvals and flexible repayment terms.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyFintechMobility & TransportationNigeria, NG
Dami Olawoye(Chief Executive Officer)Chioma Okotcha-Faloughi(Chief Operating Officer)
Co-investorsMercy Corps VenturesTen13Ventures PlatformDFS Lab
Sidebrief is a platform that enables business incorporation and compliance management across African markets, offering company registration, tax filing, licenses, and ongoing regulatory support.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechLegalTechMiddletown, US
Abdulwaheed Yusuf(Founder)in
Co-investorsTechstarsThe Baobab Network
AI-driven startup delivering machine learning, NLP and predictive analytics solutions for businesses.
Fintech and blockchain company digitizing and automating financial processes for institutions and enterprises.
TalentQL operates a group of technology brands that connect global businesses with vetted talent through recruitment, team outsourcing, and education, along with a payment service (TalentPay) for paying contractors across Africa.
EdTechFuture of WorkHR TechRound Rock, US
Co-investorsAjim CapitalLoftyInc CapitalTechstarsZedcrest Capital
Talstack is a learning and performance management platform that offers expert-led courses, custom content uploads, learning analytics, company-wide goal setting, 360° performance reviews, feedback, and surveys.
EdTechHR TechSaaS
Co-investorsTLcom CapitalVentures Platform
African defence tech company founded by two Gen Z entrepreneurs.
Technology startup for environmental monitoring and smart, sustainable resource management using sensors, IoT and data analytics.
Timon is a travel payments technology company offering virtual and physical Visa cards, global wallets, money transfers, and international eSIM connectivity for travelers.
FintechTravel & HospitalityDover, US
Co-investorsMicrotraction
Trove is an investing platform that enables fractional stock investing and provides automated portfolio recommendations tailored to individual risk profiles.
FintechMarketplacesSaaSWilmington, US
Oluwatomi Solanke(Founder)in
Co-investorsTechstarsKhosla VenturesMenlo Ventures
VC4A is a pan-African venture capital platform and acceleration network that supports game-changing startups through mentorship, online courses, investor connections, and dedicated community programs across Africa and Latin America.
B2B MarketplacesFuture of WorkImpact & Social GoodSector AgnosticAmsterdam, NL
Ben Weselow(Founder & Community Evangelist)
Co-investorsCapaci.TechRising Tide Africa (RTA)
Vendy provides payment infrastructure that enables businesses to sell through social messaging and communication platforms.
E-commerceFintechMarketplacesSaaSSocialLagos, NG
Kayode Disu(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator
Waza provides a B2B global payments platform for emerging market businesses in Africa, LATAM, Asia, and the Middle East to send and receive cross-border payments.
FintechLagos, NG
Maxwell Obi(Founder)inEmmanuel Igbodudu(Founder)in
Co-investorsDunbar CapitalFlucas VenturesKube VCOlive Tree CapitalY Combinator
ZeroComplex AI builds intelligent AI agents that automate workflows across operations, customer support, sales, and compliance for businesses.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesChowdeck · thesun.ng · Jul 17, 2026
Timon · techinafrica.com · Jul 13, 2026
Trove · finance.yahoo.com · Oct 14, 2025
Rayda · techpoint.africa · Sep 17, 2025
Waza · fintechmagazine.africa · May 13, 2025
Miden · finsmes.com · May 10, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Velocity Digital made?
- Velocity Digital has 78 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Velocity Digital invest at?
- Velocity Digital invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Velocity Digital focus on?
- Velocity Digital focuses on B2B Marketplaces, Fintech, Future of Work, Marketplaces, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Velocity Digital located?
- Velocity Digital is headquartered in Lagos, NG.
- Who does Velocity Digital co-invest with?
- Velocity Digital most often shares deals with Techstars, Y Combinator, HoaQ, among 53 tracked co-investors.
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