Fundraising FoxVenia Holdings
Venture studioLagos · Seed–Series A · 4 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Venia Group operates as a venture creation and development firm, concentrating on enabling and transforming businesses within so-called 'legacy' sectors across Africa. Over more than a decade it has developed innovative solutions and built platforms intended to help businesses grow. The firm positions itself as a builder of ventures and a driver of business excellence on the African continent. Its advisory board draws on broad experience across Africa's digital ecosystem, spanning business building, investments, policy, and execution.
Source: firm website, verified Oct 2, 2026.
Team · 4 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 1 of 4 portfolio companiesB2B Marketplaces ×1Consumer ×1FoodTech ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1Marketplaces ×1
HQs:Nigeria×1
Investments · 4 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path
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)inBabafemi Aluko(CEO / Co-founder)
BoardBrian Waswani Odhiambo(Director)in
Co-investorsBrighter CapitalGFR FundHoaQNovastar VenturesPalm Drive CapitalPioneer+13 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
MyCoverAiVenia CapitalVenia Consulting
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesChowdeck · finsmes.com · Aug 11, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Venia Holdings invest at?
- Venia Holdings invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Venia Holdings focus on?
- Venia Holdings focuses on AgTech, Consumer, EdTech, Fintech, Healthtech, InsurTech, Mobility & Transportation, PropTech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Venia Holdings located?
- Venia Holdings is headquartered in Lagos, NG.
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