Future Africa
Angel Networks & Startup Accelerators · Venture Capital
31investments
1exit
$200kraised by its portfolio in 12 months
8open roles in its portfolio
Overview
Future Africa is an early-stage investment platform that aims to be the first investor in bold founders solving Africa's biggest challenges. It invests through funds and investor syndicates in technology startups across fintech, education, health, climate and other sectors. The firm was founded in 2020 by Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, a co-founder of Andela and Flutterwave, and is based in Lagos.
Investor profile
Angel networkInvestments
31
22 of them startups
Hiring now
2
8 open roles
Rounds in 12 months
1
$200k raised
Exits
1
Focusshare of its companies
Financial Services 47%Transportation & Logistics 13%Telecommunications 13%Cybersecurity 13%Consumer Goods 13%Energy & Utilities 7%Real Estate 7%Science & Engineering 7%
Where its companies are
Nigeria 13%United States 10%United Kingdom 10%Kenya 10%Uganda 3%South Africa 3%
Stage of its companies
Pre-seed & seed 75%Series B 25%
Its companies, the freshest money firstAll 31 investments
TapReadyVenture round $200k · 1 mo ago
StitchVenture round $55M · 19 mo ago
JuicywayPre-Seed $3M · 22 mo ago
JuicemeVenture round $450k · 2 yr ago
JumbaVenture round $3.3M · 3 yr ago · 2 roles
Liquify Digital LimitedVenture round · 3 yr ago
StearsVenture round $3.3M · 4 yr ago
SpleetVenture round $2.6M · 4 yr ago
Simplifyd SystemsVenture round · 4 yr ago
Uncover Skincare6 roles
Smile
Tripesa
Co-investorscompanies they hold together
Y Combinator 
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500 Global 
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Commerce VenturesNews
IFC Strengthens Support for Africa's Creative Economy with Investment in Filmmakers Mart
To enhance access to production services in Africa's film and entertainment industry, IFC announced an investment into Filmmakers Mart (FMM), Africa's first integrated digital production platform.
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The Africa Deep Tech Foundation launches 2025 challenge: Fueling innovation in constraint
The Africa Deep Tech Foundation proudly launches the Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025 powered by Future Africa and, in collaboration with Ilorin Tech Hub, CcHub, and IHS, a pan-African call to innovation.
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April 14, 2025 South Africa's Stitch secures 55M in new funding round
South Africa's Stitch secures 55M in new funding round
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Nigerian fintech Payhippo rebrands as Rivy, raises $4 million for clean energy financing
Rivy's shift underscores a growing trend among African fintechs looking beyond traditional lending to tackle structural challenges. Rather than supplying clean energy solutions directly, Rivy operates a dual marketplace, connecting over 250 solar vendors
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New Future Africa research chair appointment a milestone alliance for SA universities
Signifying a historic collaboration between UCT and UP, Professor Maano Ramutsindela has been appointed as the Future Africa research chair in sustainability transformations, effective 1 April 2024.
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Future Africa teams up with TLG Capital to set up $25M venture debt fund for portfolio companies
Lagos-headquartered venture capital firm Future Africa is teaming up with TLG Capital to launch a $25 million venture debt fund.
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Offices
Where the company hires and what each office is for
Cities
1
Hiring now
0
Countries
1
Lagos
Nigeria
HQ
10-50 est. staff