Chinook Capital

Chinook Capital is a venture capital investment firm based in Ilupeju, Nigeria, founded in 2016. The firm specializes in investing in seed- and pre-stage companies within the internet software, services, and media sectors. By targeting early-stage opportunities, Chinook Capital aims to support and foster innovation in these dynamic industries.

Gbenga Odegbami

Partner

8 past transactions

Edves

Venture Round in 2022
Edves Limited is a company based in Lagos, Nigeria, that specializes in designing and developing school management software aimed at automating various administrative and educational processes. Founded in 2016, Edves's platform serves over 1,700 K-12 schools across 11 African countries, streamlining enrollment, school fees payment, result processing, and online learning. The software offers features such as e-books, video tutorials, and virtual classrooms, facilitating a comprehensive digital learning environment. Additionally, it provides tools for school owners to manage fee defaulters and set reminders, while educators can generate annual reports to track student performance. By enhancing digital infrastructure for educational institutions, Edves aims to improve learning outcomes and optimize school operations.

Edves

Seed Round in 2021
Edves Limited is a company based in Lagos, Nigeria, that specializes in designing and developing school management software aimed at automating various administrative and educational processes. Founded in 2016, Edves's platform serves over 1,700 K-12 schools across 11 African countries, streamlining enrollment, school fees payment, result processing, and online learning. The software offers features such as e-books, video tutorials, and virtual classrooms, facilitating a comprehensive digital learning environment. Additionally, it provides tools for school owners to manage fee defaulters and set reminders, while educators can generate annual reports to track student performance. By enhancing digital infrastructure for educational institutions, Edves aims to improve learning outcomes and optimize school operations.

Propel

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Propel operates an on-demand platform that connects freelancers with clients seeking services in design, content writing, web and mobile applications, video production, and website design. Founded in 2017 and based in Lagos, Nigeria, the platform leverages blockchain technology to match suitable freelancers with projects and establish competitive pricing for services. Propel focuses on offering access to a diverse pool of skilled talent from Africa, catering to global clients. The platform segments its services into three tiers—P2P, EP, and FT—to create a reliable talent funnel. It provides tools for effective collaboration, communication, and project delivery, alongside features such as automated price regulation and streamlined payment processing, enabling companies to efficiently manage remote teams.

Lifestores Pharmacy

Venture Round in 2020
Lifestores Pharmacy is a retail pharmacy chain based in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2017. The company focuses on enhancing healthcare accessibility through its network of pharmacies and health programs. One of its notable offerings is VIVA, a mobile application designed for chronic disease management, which reflects its commitment to integrating technology into healthcare solutions. Lifestores Pharmacy aims to bring innovative approaches to the pharmaceutical sector, addressing the evolving needs of patients and the healthcare system in Nigeria.

Edves

Seed Round in 2018
Edves Limited is a company based in Lagos, Nigeria, that specializes in designing and developing school management software aimed at automating various administrative and educational processes. Founded in 2016, Edves's platform serves over 1,700 K-12 schools across 11 African countries, streamlining enrollment, school fees payment, result processing, and online learning. The software offers features such as e-books, video tutorials, and virtual classrooms, facilitating a comprehensive digital learning environment. Additionally, it provides tools for school owners to manage fee defaulters and set reminders, while educators can generate annual reports to track student performance. By enhancing digital infrastructure for educational institutions, Edves aims to improve learning outcomes and optimize school operations.

Youverify

Seed Round in 2018
Youverify helps businesses and individuals confirm identity and physical addresses. Using AI, Youverify confirms a user’s identity document and compares it with their facial biometrics. This information can be cross-checked against more than 300 databases locally and globally. Youverify in partnership with over 20,000 field verification officers verifies physical addresses all over Sub-Sahara Africa in less than 48 hours. Youverify fills the gap in Africa's digital industry by providing one API for identity and physical address verification.

Safi.NG

Seed Round in 2016
Safi.NG is an on-demand platform for premium dry-cleaning and laundry.

Codepym

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Codepym is a Software company that is focused primarily on education. Since its inception in 2016, Codepym has continued to take giants strides in reinventing learning and inspiring people to make lifelong positive impact. With more than 100 institutions, (primary, secondary, tertiary, and learning centres), with over 50 staff, everything we do has our clients at the epicentre.
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