Voice of FinTech®

In this episode, Adejoke Adekunle discusses capital access and technology investments for start-ups in Africa, what it takes to raise funds in today’s tech ecosystem and the intersection of FinTech across sectors and more with Tobi Oke, Managing Partner at V8 Capital Partners, both based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Show Notes

In this episode of the Voice of FinTech: Africa Series, Adejoke Adekunle, CEO of VVM Group and the founder of the African Tech Woman podcast, based in Lagos, Nigeria, spoke to Tobi Oke, Managing Partner at V8 Capital Partners, also based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Here is what they talked about:
  • Why does V8 Capital focus largely on early-stage companies?
  • V8 Capital portfolio companies
  • From all of these start-ups you have mentioned, I see some bits of fintech there; for example, Kobo360, a logistics platform, may at some points provide access financing service to their customers. What are your thoughts on the intersection between FinTech and other sectors in the start-up space?
  • What are the things that have helped Tobi get through in his investing career?
  • Tobi's views on fundraising in Africa; what has remained constant and what has changed recently
  • With the recent exit by Paystack and Flutterwave, which recently raised 170 million and also achieved unicorn status, we are seeing more interest from investors in FinTech companies in Africa - what's your advice on how FinTech start-ups can capitalize on this?
  • Fundraising tips for founders
  • What do you think are some understated industries where you see some strong potential for exponential growth and how are you preparing V8 Capital for that?

What is Voice of FinTech®?

Aiming to inspire entrepreneurs around the world to launch their new ventures. Connect FinTech enthusiasts with start-ups, incubators, accelerators, investors and incumbents.