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Shola Akinlade is a pioneer in Africa's startup ecosystem, with a knack for nurturing early-stage businesses. Focusing on pre-seed and seed rounds, their portfolio boasts success stories like Casava, Earnipay, and Edukoya. Akinlade's unique approach lies in bridging the gap between investors and startups, empowering entrepreneurs to drive Africa's technological transformation.

Type
Micro VC

Shola Akinlade's Portfolio in Africa

Shola Akinlade has made over 7 notable investments in African startups. Their most recent investment was in Norebase, announced on May 4th, 2022.
Shola Akinlade's Latest news
From fintech to football: With Sporting Lagos, Paystack's Shola Akinlade hopes to change the game in Nigeria - CNN

Paystack's Shola Akinlade launches Sporting Lagos FC - TheCable

Shola Akinlade: The inspiration behind Paystack’s success - Nairametrics

Paystack CEO Shola Akinlade on his company's journey from Nigeria to Silicon Valley - CNN

Shola Akinlade's Investment activity in Africa

With over $16.5M invested in African startups, their latest investment was a Pre-seed round in Norebase, announced on May 4th, 2022, closing at $1M.

Here are some of their investments in Africa:

RoundStartupLocationDateAmount Raised
Pre-seed
AltSchool
RwandaFeb 01, 2022$ 1,000,000
Pre-seed
Casava
NigeriaFeb 02, 2022$ 4,200,000
Pre-seed
Edukoya
NigeriaDec 15, 2021$ 3,500,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000
Seed
VendEase
NigeriaMar 23, 2021$ 125,000

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Shola Akinlade's Investment Distribution in Africa.

Shola Akinlade's currently has Startuup investments spread across the following location(s)

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