First Check Africa

FirstCheck Africa operates as an early-stage venture capital fund, strategically deploying capital into technology-driven startups across the African continent. The firm provides "high conviction first checks" at the pre-seed and seed stages, supporting diverse teams focused on building scalable and sustainable ventures. Its investment thesis centers on identifying and nurturing promising businesses poised for significant growth, with a particular emphasis on fostering a robust ecosystem for early-stage innovation.

The company was co-founded by Eloho Omame and Odunayo Eweniyi in 2021. Their foundational insight stemmed from the observed gender funding gap within Africa's venture capital landscape. They recognized a clear opportunity to empower female high-growth entrepreneurs, driven by the conviction that the continent's most successful future companies will feature diverse leadership, with women playing a pivotal role.

FirstCheck Africa serves female-led technology entrepreneurs in Africa, specifically startups with at least one female founder or co-founder. The firm's overarching vision is to generate strong financial returns from commercially-driven technology ventures, while simultaneously addressing the systemic underrepresentation of female founders in venture capital. It aims to propel long-term success by investing in exceptional female leadership building impactful companies across various sectors.