EchoVC Partners
EchoVC Partners is a venture capital firm based in Lagos, Nigeria, specializing in seed and early-stage investments across various technology sectors. The firm focuses on internet technologies, including consumer internet, smart graph platforms, and applications, as well as smart data technologies such as machine learning and predictive analytics. EchoVC also invests in e-commerce, digital media, and enterprise solutions, with particular attention to underserved entrepreneurs and regions in North America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. The average investment size ranges from $25,000 to several million dollars, depending on the specific opportunity and business needs. By leveraging insights from Silicon Valley, EchoVC Partners aims to foster local entrepreneurial ecosystems, support high-potential growth companies, and promote mentorship and knowledge transfer among diverse markets.
ShopEX is the teleshopping startup offers a different shopping experience from existing eCommerce players.
Operator of a tech-enabled bus-sharing company intended to provide professionals in metropolitan cities access to efficient, comfortable, and safe transportation. The company's platform helps to access efficient shared transportation for users to find, book, and share bus rides for commuting to work and back home, enabling customers to experience a simpler and better way to commute.
Lori Systems Corp. develops, owns, and operates a logistics platform that helps to connect transport with cargo. It serves transporters and cargo owners. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Nairobi, Kenya with additional offices in Mombasa, Kenya; Kampala, Uganda; and Lagos, Nigeria.
Easyshop Easycook Services Limited retails grocery online. It offers a marketplace for both suppliers and buyers to provide office supplies, non-perishables, and fresh food. The company caters to working professionals, homes, offices, and restaurants. The company was founded in 2006 and is based in Lagos, Nigeria.
myPadi Networks Technology Limited operates an off-campus hostel booking and roommate finding platform. The platform connects students with safe and affordable accommodations off campus across several Nigerian schools. myPadi Networks Technology Limited was formerly known as HostelsVilla.com. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Abuja, Nigeria.
LifeBank, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, specializes in the delivery of blood and medical products to hospitals and blood banks across Africa. The company operates a marketplace through its application, which allows healthcare facilities to efficiently source the necessary blood and blood products for patients. LifeBank's innovative platform includes a blood donor database that encourages community participation in blood donation. Additionally, the company boasts a streamlined logistics system that ensures timely delivery of products and offers a user-friendly payment solution. Through these services, LifeBank aims to enhance the accessibility and reliability of blood supply in the region.
Frontier Car Group is a berlin-based startup who develop, launch, and operate used-automotive marketplaces within emerging market economies, with operations in Nigeria, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Pakistan, and Indonesia. Additionally, we are successfully engaging in two joint ventures with OLX in India and Poland. We increase the efficiency of selling and buying cars through technology, infra-structure creation, access to capital and innovative business models that allows all stakeholders to gain from our impact.
Cars45 buys, sells, prices, and rates the condition of pre-owned autos. The Cars45 process begins online, where owners enter their vehicle information for a free quote. They can then schedule an appointment at one of the company’s 13 inspection centers in Nigeria. After a multi-point evaluation including engine, brakes, tires, and a road-test, Cars45 makes an offer. If accepted, the company commits to wire payment to the owner’s bank account within 45 minutes. After pricing and creating a digital service history, Cars45 offers the autos it acquires to a private network of buyers.
S&T Media operates a digital advertising platform that focuses on out-of-home advertising. The company specializes in the installation of digital screens at petrol filling stations, providing a unique venue for advertisements. In addition to this, S&T Media offers online media advertising services tailored for small to medium-sized enterprises and brands. This dual approach enables clients to promote their products and services effectively, reaching their target demographics with greater efficiency.
Printivo Ltd. provides online printing services to startups and SMEs in Nigeria. The company prints banners, business cards, custom mugs, envelopes, flyers and handbills, greeting cards, letterheads, notepads and jotters, paper bags, stickers, wedding stationery, roll up banners, imitations, flash drives, and key rings. It provides an online platform that allows users to browse, select, and customize templates; edit tastes, change and upload images, and insert logos and images; and order. Printivo Ltd. was founded in 2013 and is based in Lagos, Nigeria.
Hotels.ng is an online travel agency specialising in hotel bookings within Nigeria.They allow clients to book hotel rooms online, provide comprehensive help and support to their clients and make the hotel booking process smooth and easy.
They also provide hotel recommendations and reviews, making sure that their clients stay in good, clean and safe hotels all over the country.
ACE (Africa Courier Express) is an African enterprise that engages in delivering logistics solutions to both businesses and consumers.