Wuri Ventures
Venture capitalDakar · Pre-Seed–Seed · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
Wuri Ventures invests in technology companies serving African markets, using technology to solve problems and improve quality of life while recognizing the diversity and size of the continent's markets. The firm emphasizes building integrated payment systems, connecting with local actors to enable continental distribution, and creating network effects and public goods. It applies analytics to understand co-investment patterns among African investors, address information asymmetry, and manage volatility through diversification across markets and currencies.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's websiteJerome is the former IFC country manager for six West African countries, based in Dakar, where he oversaw a $150 million multi-sector investment portfolio and a team of 70. He brings deep private equity experience in Africa.
Listed as the author of Wuri Ventures' 2025 investing thesis post.
Investments · 3 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathOffline blockchain wallet integrating with mobile money services such as M-Pesa across Africa.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Wuri Ventures invest at?
- Wuri Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Wuri Ventures focus on?
- Wuri Ventures focuses on Fintech, Mobility & Transportation, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Wuri Ventures located?
- Wuri Ventures is headquartered in Dakar, SN.
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