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FirstCheck Africa

FirstCheck Africa

Lagos, Lagosfirstcheck.africa

Overview

FirstCheck Africa is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in technology-driven startups across Africa with at least one female founder or co-founder. Launched in 2021, the firm aims to close the gender funding gap by providing pre-seed and seed stage capital. Initially an angel fund writing checks up to $25,000, it has evolved into an institutional fund.

Portfolio Companies

5

Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
ClevaJan 2024Pre SeedCo-investor
TuShopMar 2022Pre SeedCo-investor
TushopMar 2022Pre SeedCo-investor
MoneyHashFeb 2022Pre SeedCo-investor
HealthtrackaDec 2021Pre SeedCo-investor

Key People

Eloho Omame

Co-Founder & General Partner

Odunayo Eweniyi

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

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HeadquartersLagos, Lagos
Year FoundedN/A

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