Oui Capital

Profile

Oui Capital is a venture capital firm based in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2019 by Olu Oyinsan and Francesco Andreoli. The team comprises experts with over 30 years of collective experience across various sectors, including technology and finance. They focus on nurturing strong relationships with founders and providing strategic value beyond capital, such as go-to-market support and talent acquisition. Co-founder Olu Oyinsan has extensive experience in investing in African startups, while Francesco Andreoli is a seasoned engineer and entrepreneur with a passion for emerging markets.

Oui Capital primarily invests in early-stage startups that are positioned to address the nascent gaps in Africa's digital landscape. Their sector focus includes fintech, healthtech, edtech, enterprise software, digital commerce, and mobility/logistics, with check sizes often targeted to match the seed stage of funding. The firm has a notable presence in Sub-Saharan Africa, working with startups that are spearheading innovative solutions in the region. Some of their portfolio companies have collectively reached a market value of $1.3 billion.

Oui Capital's portfolio boasts successful startups like Paystack, MVX, and Tizeti, which are making significant inroads in sectors like supply chain logistics and telecommunication services. Through their investments, they aim to bridge the early-stage financing gap in the African continent, supporting businesses that have the potential to redefine their respective markets.