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.

Suru Avoseh

Partner and Co-Founder

8 past transactions

Edves

Venture Round in 2022
Edves Limited is a company that specializes in developing school management software aimed at automating various educational processes. Founded in 2016 and based in Lagos, Nigeria, Edves provides a comprehensive platform that addresses enrollment, payment processing, e-learning, and performance analytics for K-12 schools. Serving over 1,700 schools across 11 countries in Africa, the software facilitates online learning through features such as e-books, video tutorials, and virtual classrooms. Additionally, it offers tools for school administrators to track fee defaulters, generate reports, and monitor student performance, thereby enhancing the overall educational experience and operational efficiency of institutions.

Edves

Seed Round in 2021
Edves Limited is a company that specializes in developing school management software aimed at automating various educational processes. Founded in 2016 and based in Lagos, Nigeria, Edves provides a comprehensive platform that addresses enrollment, payment processing, e-learning, and performance analytics for K-12 schools. Serving over 1,700 schools across 11 countries in Africa, the software facilitates online learning through features such as e-books, video tutorials, and virtual classrooms. Additionally, it offers tools for school administrators to track fee defaulters, generate reports, and monitor student performance, thereby enhancing the overall educational experience and operational efficiency of institutions.

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 the pharmaceutical sector through innovative solutions and offers a range of health programs to improve customer care. Among its key initiatives is VIVA, a chronic disease management program accessible via a mobile application, designed to support patients in managing their health more effectively. With a commitment to providing quality healthcare services, Lifestores Pharmacy aims to transform the way pharmaceuticals are delivered and accessed in Nigeria.

Edves

Seed Round in 2018
Edves Limited is a company that specializes in developing school management software aimed at automating various educational processes. Founded in 2016 and based in Lagos, Nigeria, Edves provides a comprehensive platform that addresses enrollment, payment processing, e-learning, and performance analytics for K-12 schools. Serving over 1,700 schools across 11 countries in Africa, the software facilitates online learning through features such as e-books, video tutorials, and virtual classrooms. Additionally, it offers tools for school administrators to track fee defaulters, generate reports, and monitor student performance, thereby enhancing the overall educational experience and operational efficiency of institutions.

Youverify

Seed Round in 2018
Youverify Inc. is a technology company founded in 2017 and based in Lewes, Delaware, specializing in identity verification solutions. The company's flagship product, Youverify, enables businesses and individuals to confirm user identities and physical addresses through advanced AI technology. It verifies identity documents by comparing them with facial biometrics and cross-checks this information against over 300 local and global databases. Youverify also collaborates with more than 20,000 field verification officers across Sub-Saharan Africa, ensuring physical address verification within 48 hours. By providing a single API for identity and address verification, Youverify addresses the challenges in Africa's digital landscape, offering a secure platform for background screening that includes identity fraud detection, encrypted data privacy, and risk assessment capabilities.

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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