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.

Ekene Agu

Partner

Past deals in Nigeria

Edves

Venture Round in 2022
Edves Limited is a Nigerian company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing school management software. The platform automates various aspects of school operations, including student enrollment, fee collection, result processing, and e-learning. Edves offers tools for online learning, such as e-books, video tutorials, and virtual classrooms, as well as features for generating lesson notes and transcripts. The software also provides analytics to monitor student and school performance, streamlining administrative tasks for educational institutions. Based in Lagos, Edves aims to enhance the efficiency of school management processes through its innovative solutions.

Edves

Seed Round in 2021
Edves Limited is a Nigerian company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing school management software. The platform automates various aspects of school operations, including student enrollment, fee collection, result processing, and e-learning. Edves offers tools for online learning, such as e-books, video tutorials, and virtual classrooms, as well as features for generating lesson notes and transcripts. The software also provides analytics to monitor student and school performance, streamlining administrative tasks for educational institutions. Based in Lagos, Edves aims to enhance the efficiency of school management processes through its innovative solutions.

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 app development, video production, and website design. Founded in 2017 and based in Lagos, Nigeria, the company leverages blockchain technology to facilitate the hiring process, ensuring suitable matches between freelancers and job requirements while also determining service pricing. Propel specializes in tapping into the skilled and competitively priced talent from Africa, providing a reliable talent funnel for global clients. The platform offers a three-tiered service model, enhancing trust and efficiency in engagements. Additionally, it provides resources for a distributed development environment and an integrated job workstream system, enabling effective collaboration and communication between talent and clients for successful project delivery.

Lifestores Pharmacy

Venture Round in 2020
Lifestores Pharmacy is a retail pharmacy chain based in Lagos, Nigeria, established in 2017. The company focuses on enhancing the pharmaceutical sector by introducing innovative health solutions. Lifestores Pharmacy operates a network of pharmacies and offers health programs, including VIVA, a chronic disease management initiative delivered through a mobile application. This approach aims to improve healthcare accessibility and management for patients in Nigeria.

Edves

Seed Round in 2018
Edves Limited is a Nigerian company founded in 2016 that specializes in developing school management software. The platform automates various aspects of school operations, including student enrollment, fee collection, result processing, and e-learning. Edves offers tools for online learning, such as e-books, video tutorials, and virtual classrooms, as well as features for generating lesson notes and transcripts. The software also provides analytics to monitor student and school performance, streamlining administrative tasks for educational institutions. Based in Lagos, Edves aims to enhance the efficiency of school management processes through its innovative solutions.

Youverify

Seed Round in 2018
Youverify Inc. is a company based in Lewes, Delaware, founded in 2017, that specializes in identity verification and background screening. The company offers a platform that confirms users' identity documents and facial biometrics, cross-referencing this data with over 300 local and global databases. Additionally, Youverify assists businesses and individuals in verifying physical addresses across Sub-Saharan Africa through a network of more than 20,000 field verification officers, achieving results in less than 48 hours. By providing a comprehensive API for identity and address verification, Youverify addresses the needs of the digital industry in Africa, enhancing security with features such as identity fraud detection and encrypted data privacy.

Safi.NG

Seed Round in 2016
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