EchoVC Partners

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Investor type

Founded

2010

AUM

$30 M

Location

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A

Region of investment

Europe South America North America Africa Asia

ESG Focus

Women People of color and other minorities

Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

EchoVC Partners is a venture capital firm based in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2011. The firm is dedicated to investing in underrepresented founders and underserved markets, particularly focusing on women and people of color. With a team boasting over 80 years of combined experience, EchoVC aims to be the Sequoia Capital for underestimated founders and markets, leveraging its global connections to support diverse founding teams.

EchoVC invests across a wide range of sectors including Smart Planet, Health and Human Services, Emerging Fintech, and Media & Entertainment. The firm typically invests in early-stage companies, with a focus on seed rounds. EchoVC operates from offices in Africa, the US, and the UK, and has deployed over $41 million across its portfolio. The firm is sector agnostic and actively seeks new investments.

Notable investments by EchoVC include Rana Energy - alternative energy equipment, Agriarche - business productivity software, Rivy - specialized finance, ChargeAM - automotive, and E-Safiri - energy infrastructure. These companies reflect EchoVC's commitment to backing bold ideas that harness the power of technology to deliver value to mass markets.

Industry

Digital Fintech Media and Entertainment Software Telecommunications Education Edtech Financial Services Food and Beverage Foodtech Gaming Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Medical Devices Pharmaceuticals Real Estate Security Transportation Travel MedTech Life Sciences Infrastructure LegalTech HealthTech SaaS

EchoVC Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
EchoVC Chain	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services SaaS Software Transportation HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America Africa	$5-10 m	$8 M	March 2023

Contacts

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Tsendai Chagwedera Partner

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Deji Sasegbon, PhD VP of Platform & Portfolio Operations

VP of Platform & Portfolio Operations

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FAQs about EchoVC Partners

Is EchoVC Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

EchoVC Partners is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed and Series A, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is EchoVC Partners located?

EchoVC Partners is located in Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria.

When was EchoVC Partners founded?

EchoVC Partners was founded in 2010.

What sectors and industries does EchoVC Partners invest in?

EchoVC Partners invests in companies and startups in Digital, Fintech, Media and Entertainment, Software, Telecommunications, Education, Edtech, Financial Services, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Real Estate, Security, Transportation, Travel, MedTech, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, LegalTech, HealthTech, SaaS.

What is EchoVC Partners geographical focus of investments?

EchoVC Partners invests in companies and startups in Europe, South America, North America, Africa, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does EchoVC Partners typically invest in?

EchoVC Partners invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of EchoVC Partners investment?

EchoVC Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for EchoVC Partners?

EchoVC Partners has around $30m assets under management.

When was EchoVC Partners last fund created?

EchoVC Partners last fund was created/launched in 2023-03-07

Does EchoVC Partners invest and support LGBTQ, female and other minorities startups and founders?

EchoVC Partners invests and supports Women, People of color and other minorities startups and founders.

What are the contacts of EchoVC Partners?

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