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).

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

About

Partner leading investments in Africa and the Middle East with an international focus.

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 — presentGreater London, England, United Kingdom
Kanza VenturesKanza Ventures2021Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Grace HealthBoard Member2019 — 2021Stockholm County, Sweden
WiseDirector of Growth, Wise SMB2020 — 2021Greater London, England, United Kingdom
RevolutHead Of Partnerships2020Greater London, England, United Kingdom
GoogleGlobal Product Partnerships Manager2019 — 2020London, United Kingdom
GoogleHead of Mobile Apps Partnerships, Africa2017 — 2019County Dublin, Ireland
GoogleIndustry Lead, Telecom2014 — 2017Dublin, Lagos, Johannesburg, Nairobi, Accra
Various Startups Across Europe & AfricaAdvisory Board/Consultant2014 — 2019Sweden, Nigeria, Ghana
Touchtech PaymentsNon Executive Board Advisory2017 — 2019Greater Dublin
500 StartupsInvestment Advisor2015 — 2017Greater Dublin
ZoComDirector Of Business Development2013 — 2014Greater Stockholm Metropolitan Area
ElectroluxBusiness Development Manager2011 — 2013Greater Stockholm Metropolitan Area
duduPAYCo-Founder2008 — 2011Lagos, Nigeria
Goldman SachsInvestment Banking Analyst2008London Area, United Kingdom

Education

London Business SchoolMBA
Obafemi Awolowo UniversityBachelor of Science (B.Sc), Economics

Skills & more

Strategy53Strategic Planning10Analysis3Management39Leadership17Team Leadership15Business Strategy71Business Development39Start-ups30Entrepreneurship23Sales10Marketing Strategy11

+12 more

International SalesCorporate FinanceEconomicsConsultingDirect SalesFinancial ServicesMacroeconomicsDigital MarketingDigital StrategyOnline AdvertisingVenture CapitalMarket Research

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

Colleagues at QED Investors

Adams Conrad

Principal at QED Investors

Adiam Berhane

Accounting Manager at QED Investors

Alex Taub

Principal at QED Investors

Alexandra Piedrahita

Principal 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

Network15

Adams ConradScout

Principal at QED Investors

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

Chidinma IwuekeScout

Principal at QED Investors

Christian LimonScout

Principal 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

▶3 more connections

Frank Rotman · scout Jenny Fielding · scout Nigel Morris · scout

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

Frequently asked questions

Who is Gbenga Ajayi?: Partner leading investments in Africa and the Middle East with an international focus.
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).
Does Gbenga Ajayi lead rounds?: Yes — Gbenga Ajayi has led 2 tracked investments.