First Check Africa

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Investor type

Founded

2021

AUM

Location

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed

Region of investment

Africa North America

ESG Focus

Women

Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

FirstCheck Africa is a venture capital firm based in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2021 by Eloho Omame and Odunayo Eweniyi. The firm is dedicated to supporting female-led startups across Africa, aiming to close the gender funding gap in the venture capital industry. With a focus on empowering women entrepreneurs, FirstCheck Africa provides financial, social, and belief capital to help founders build category-defining companies.

The firm is sector-agnostic, investing in a wide range of industries including fintech, e-commerce, health, and education. FirstCheck Africa typically writes checks ranging from $50,000 to $250,000, targeting pre-seed and seed stage companies. The firm has a strategic partnership with TLcom Capital, which acts as its sole limited partner, enhancing its ability to support high-growth startups across the continent.

Notable investments by FirstCheck Africa include Cleva - USD banking products for remote workers, Knabu - settlement infrastructure for fintechs, Kola Market - B2B e-commerce platform for SMEs, and Jumba - B2B supply chain platform for construction materials. These investments highlight the firm's commitment to fostering innovation and growth in Africa's startup ecosystem.

Industry

HealthTech Fintech E-commerce/Marketplace Education Consumer Services (B2C)

First Check Africa Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
FirstCheck Africa Fund	Venture Capital (VC)			North America	$1-5 m	—	January 2021

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FAQs about First Check Africa

Is First Check Africa a venture capital or private equity firm?

First Check Africa is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Pre-seed, writing tickets of $0-1 m.

Where is First Check Africa located?

First Check Africa is located in Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria.

When was First Check Africa founded?

First Check Africa was founded in 2021.

What sectors and industries does First Check Africa invest in?

First Check Africa invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, Fintech, E-commerce/Marketplace, Education, Consumer Services (B2C).

What is First Check Africa geographical focus of investments?

First Check Africa invests in companies and startups in Africa, North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does First Check Africa typically invest in?

First Check Africa invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed.

What is the usual amount of First Check Africa investment?

First Check Africa usually invests $0-1 m on average.

Does First Check Africa invest and support LGBTQ, female and other minorities startups and founders?

First Check Africa invests and supports Women startups and founders.

What are the contacts of First Check Africa?

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