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Octerra Capital is an African-led investment fund deploying capital into early-stage, impact-driven technology solutions across African markets. The firm identifies and supports promising startups leveraging scalable technological advancements to address regional challenges. It provides crucial funding and resources, acting as a strategic partner to unlock growth opportunities for portfolio companies.
The firm was co-founded in 2021 by Ainojie 'Alex' Irune, Chairman, and Ashim Egunjobi, Managing Partner. Their insight recognized the critical need for locally informed capital and strategic guidance within Africa's burgeoning technology ecosystem. They established Octerra Capital to empower entrepreneurs through regional expertise.
Octerra Capital's investments target early-stage tech ventures operating throughout various African nations. The firm aims to empower innovators driving Africa's socioeconomic transformation through sustainable technological development. Its vision positions it as a catalyst for fostering widespread impact and prosperity across the continent, shaping African industries and communities.
Octerra Capital has 3 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $4.0M Seed in EMTECH in August 2023.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2023 | EMTECH | $4.0M Seed | Aakash Kumar, Matrix | Alumni Ventures, Matrix Partners India, Venture Guides, Kunal Shah, RON Levin, 500 Startups, Black Tech Nation Ventures, Equity Alliance, Loftyinc Capital, Noemis Ventures, Aihui ONG, Vested, Andrew Lundsten, Canaan Partners, Consonance Investment Managers, XFactor Ventures |
| Aug 2, 2022 | Youverify | $1.0M Seed Extension | Loftyinc Capital, Orange Ventures | Afer Group, Fronesyz Capital, HTTP Investors, Plug And Play Ventures, Syntax Ventures |
| Jan 6, 2022 | BFree | $1.7M Pre-Series A | — | 4DI Capital, Logos Ventures, Vestedworld, Voltron Capital |
