FirstCheck Africa

Founded in 2021, FirstCheck Africa is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Lagos, Nigeria. It invests in technology-driven startups across Africa with at least one female founder or co-founder, focusing on pre-seed and seed stages.

Odunayo Eweniyi

Co-Founder and General Partner

Eloho Omame

Co-Founder and General Partner

7 past transactions

Cleva

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Cleva is a banking platform focused on serving Nigerian businesses and freelancers, facilitating the receipt and management of international payments. By offering USD accounts, Cleva provides a convenient solution for users to conduct transactions in foreign currencies. The platform aims to simplify the process of receiving payments by providing competitive exchange rates and low fees, thus enhancing accessibility for businesses and individuals operating globally. Through its services, Cleva enables its clients to manage their finances more effectively in an increasingly interconnected economy.

Jumba

Seed Round in 2023
Jumba is a construction technology platform based in Nairobi, Kenya, established in 2022, that streamlines B2B procurement of construction materials and financing. The platform allows hardware stores and construction firms to order a wide range of materials (cement, steel, paint, tiles, plumbing, electrical components, glass, kitchen and bathroom finishes) and to pay later. It aggregates materials from multiple suppliers, manages logistics and financing, and provides transparent pricing, quality control, and efficient delivery options. By offering a dependable sourcing channel and consolidated procurement, Jumba aims to help projects stay on budget and on schedule.

Bumpa

Seed Round in 2022
Bumpa builds a digital commerce infrastructure for African sellers, empowering small business owners to start, manage, and grow their ventures from mobile phones. The company offers a mobile-first platform that helps MSMEs establish an online presence, showcase products, securely process payments, and record sales data. It also enables issuing professional invoices and receipts, accessing comprehensive financial reports, and efficiently managing orders, supporting the digital expansion of their businesses across Africa.

Jumba

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Jumba is a construction technology platform based in Nairobi, Kenya, established in 2022, that streamlines B2B procurement of construction materials and financing. The platform allows hardware stores and construction firms to order a wide range of materials (cement, steel, paint, tiles, plumbing, electrical components, glass, kitchen and bathroom finishes) and to pay later. It aggregates materials from multiple suppliers, manages logistics and financing, and provides transparent pricing, quality control, and efficient delivery options. By offering a dependable sourcing channel and consolidated procurement, Jumba aims to help projects stay on budget and on schedule.

Tushop

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Tushop is a community group buying platform that enables members to sell groceries within their social networks and communities. By aggregating local demand for groceries, Tushop allows users to access wholesale prices, making essential items more affordable. The platform also provides convenient delivery options, ensuring that customers receive their purchases efficiently. Through this approach, Tushop aims to enhance the livelihoods of communities by facilitating access to necessary goods while fostering local connections.

Caantin

Seed Round in 2022
Caantin empowers African restaurants by providing a platform for procuring food supplies, accessing short-term credit, and managing business operations.

Pivo

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Pivo is a financial platform designed to democratize access to financial services for small and medium-sized businesses across Africa. By providing a comprehensive suite of tools tailored for the supply chain sector, Pivo enables clients to efficiently access various financial services from a single hub. This approach fosters a more streamlined and effective means for businesses to engage with borderless financial solutions, ultimately enhancing their operational capabilities and growth potential.
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