Where does Gbenga Ajayi work?

Gbenga Ajayi is Partner, Head of Africa and Middle East at QED Investors.

What does Gbenga Ajayi invest in?

Gbenga Ajayi invests in Fintech.

What check size does Gbenga Ajayi write?

Gbenga Ajayi typically writes checks of $30K – $3M.

What companies has Gbenga Ajayi invested in?

Investments tracked here include Kanza Ventures, Moniepoint (formerly TeamApt).

Where did Gbenga Ajayi go to school?

Gbenga Ajayi studied at London Business School (MBA); Obafemi Awolowo University (Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), Economics).

What podcasts and interviews feature Gbenga Ajayi?

Tracked appearances include "QED Investors' Bet On India & Top Fintech Bets | CNBC TV18", "FintechTalks Episode 3 | Amias Gerety", "Frank Rotman | Building Capital One ($58B) and QED Investors ($4B AUM)", and 2 more.

Does Gbenga Ajayi lead rounds?

Yes — Gbenga Ajayi has led 2 tracked investments.

Gbenga Ajayi

Investor

Partner, Head of Africa and Middle East at QED Investors

London

Writes $30K – $3M checks · typically $1.5M

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935 people in our graph share verified history with Gbenga — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Nigel MorrisunlockedGbenga: together at QED Investors (2022–2026)

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About

Leads investments across Africa and international markets.

Invests in

Fintech

Beyond investing

Founded: Co-founded Kanza Ventures, a boutique seed investment and advisory firm focused on fintech in Africa.
Education: Holds an MBA from London Business School. Received a Bachelor of Science degree in economics from Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria. Studied at London Business School (MBA)
Boards: Serves as a global advisory board member for Antler, a global startup accelerator.
Communities: Co-organizer for Stockholm Tech Fest. Is a fellow of the Nigeria Leadership Initiative. Mentors many founders, especially in Africa.
More: Fluent in English and Yoruba and has a basic working knowledge of Swedish.

From Gbenga's own website — common ground for a warm intro.

Experience

QED InvestorsPartnercurrent2022 — presentLondon, England, United Kingdom
Kanza VenturesKanza Ventures2021London, England, United Kingdom
Grace HealthBoard Member2019 — 2021Stockholm County, Sweden
WiseDirector of Growth, Wise SMB2020 — 2021London, England, United Kingdom
RevolutHead Of Partnerships2020London, England, United Kingdom

Skills & more

Business Strategy71Strategy53

From Gbenga's professional profile.

Investments

Led

Kanza VenturesMoniepoint (formerly TeamApt)

Sources: the firm's website · curated public sources.

Podcasts & interviews

featuring Gbenga Ajayi

QED Investors' Bet On India & Top Fintech Bets | CNBC TV18

CNBC-TV18

FintechTalks Episode 3 | Amias Gerety

Fintech Meetup

Frank Rotman | Building Capital One ($58B) and QED Investors ($4B AUM)

The Peel with Turner Novak

Redhedge Invites: Discussing Fintech with QED Investors

The Redhedge Podcast

FinTech Venture in 2024 & AI Trends with Frank Rotman, QED, Marc W. Two Sigma, & Simon Taylor, 11FS

Lumida Wealth

Colleagues at QED Investors

Adiam Berhane

Accounting Manager at QED Investors

Alex Taub

Principal at QED Investors

Amaree Rodriques

Executive assistant at QED Investors

Amias Gerety

Partner, Head of U.S. at QED Investors

Ana Cristina Gadala-Maria

Principal at QED Investors

Anne Bailey

Vice President, Platform – Investment Operations at QED Investors

Ashley Marshall

Director of PR and Marketing at QED Investors

Bill Cilluffo

Partner at QED Investors

Network12

Alexandra PiedrahitaScout

Principal at QED Investors

Amias GeretyScout

Partner, Head of U.S. at QED Investors

Ana Cristina Gadala-MariaScout

Principal at QED Investors

Bill CilluffoScout

Partner at QED Investors

Brent HobermanScout

Executive Chairman, Founder at Founders Factory

Camila VieiraScout

Partner, Head of Brazil at QED Investors

Chuckie ReddyScout

Partner and Head of Growth Investments at QED Investors

Cole LundquistScout

Principal at QED Investors

Fernando GonzalezScout

Partner, Global Capital Strategy at QED Investors

Frank RotmanScout

Co-Founder and Partner Emeritus at QED Investors

Jenny FieldingScout

Founder & General Partner at Everywhere Ventures

Nigel MorrisScout

Co-Founder and Managing Partner of QED Investors

Investors connected to Gbenga in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Gbenga Ajayi?: Leads investments across Africa and international markets.
Where does Gbenga Ajayi work?: Gbenga Ajayi is Partner, Head of Africa and Middle East at QED Investors.
What does Gbenga Ajayi invest in?: Gbenga Ajayi invests in Fintech.
What check size does Gbenga Ajayi write?: Gbenga Ajayi typically writes checks of $30K – $3M.
What companies has Gbenga Ajayi invested in?: Investments tracked here include Kanza Ventures, Moniepoint (formerly TeamApt).
Where did Gbenga Ajayi go to school?: Gbenga Ajayi studied at London Business School (MBA); Obafemi Awolowo University (Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), Economics).
What podcasts and interviews feature Gbenga Ajayi?: Tracked appearances include "QED Investors' Bet On India & Top Fintech Bets | CNBC TV18", "FintechTalks Episode 3 | Amias Gerety", "Frank Rotman | Building Capital One ($58B) and QED Investors ($4B AUM)", and 2 more.
Does Gbenga Ajayi lead rounds?: Yes — Gbenga Ajayi has led 2 tracked investments.