Olu began his career in commercial banking with Guaranty Trust Bank in Nigeria, later working as a consultant at Forrester, advising some of the world’s leading technology companies on products and processes, and as a relationship manager at Silicon Valley Bank, where he supported technology startups across all verticals in accessing debt, equity and mezzanine products.

Olu holds an MBA from Hult International Business School in Boston, with a concentration in finance and strategy. His experience is spread across credit risk, technology valuation and venture capital. He is very passionate about financial technology, two-sided networks, and connectivity, having made and managed investments in several high-growth startups in Sub-Saharan Africa including Paystack, MVX, and Tizeti.

Francesco is a ETH Engineer and digital Entrepreneur who has worked in Switzerland, Sweden, Brazil, South Africa, Kenya and the United states. He has been a mentor at TechStars, Angelhack, Masschallenge, The Hult prize among several other startup acceleration and incubation programs around the world. He started his career as a software engineer in Sao Paolo before going on to co-found washmypants.com and Myinsurance- a swiss startup providing mobile-first micro insurance solutions.

He was also a Co-founder of crypto-mining facility in Switzerland based on renewable energy sources (Acquired by Petawatt Group in 2018) . He has a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and robotics from ETH Zurich, master’s in business from Hult International Business School and a diploma Big Data from Stanford University. He is fluent in 6 different languages and enjoys working and investing in emerging markets. Francesco is also responsible for the technical and software engineering aspects of our vetting process.

Saeed leads the full investment cycle from sourcing and evaluation to execution and post-investment support. He manages portfolio companies by providing strategic and operational guidance, oversees fund administration, LP reporting, and conducts sector research to refine investment theses. Saeed also plays a key role in managing investor relations and driving the development of Oui Capital’s investment team.

He brings over six years of private equity and venture capital experience, with a track record of executing transactions exceeding a cumulative $200 million across sectors such as manufacturing, technology, and renewable energy. Prior to Oui Capital, he co-founded Hadi Finance, a tech-enabled inventory financing platform supporting informal traders in Africa, and held investment roles at EchoVC, Sahel Capital, and Verod Capital. He is skilled in financial modelling, valuation, due diligence, and fundraising. Saeed holds a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry with Chemical Engineering from the University of Huddersfield.

Oke is a Finance & Investment professional with 5+ years’ experience across diverse industries. She is passionate about supporting and enabling the growth of innovative African startups to bring their visions to life.

Her skills in buy-side and sell-side transaction support, financial modeling, financial analysis and evaluation, and storytelling have helped her facilitate fundraising and provide advisory services to both startups and VC Funds.

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Ore leads our platform & community efforts; building the processes, tools, and programs that make the founder experience seamless.

She works closely with our portfolio companies across Africa to understand their needs, connect them with resources, and create opportunities for collaboration. From onboarding new investments to running check-ins, events, and community touchpoints, Ore ensures that founders get timely, practical support that helps them scale.

Her work strengthens the bridge between founders, investors, and ecosystem partners, helping reduce friction for entrepreneurs and amplifying the impact of our investments across the African tech ecosystem.

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Judith is an accomplished Human Resources and Administrative professional with over a decade of experience driving operational efficiency and shaping people-centered strategies across diverse sectors. With deep expertise in organizational development, people operations, and process optimization, she has led initiatives that enhance workplace performance, strengthen team dynamics, and support sustainable growth.

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Her work spans core areas of human capital management, including talent development, employee relations, performance improvement, and change management. Known for creating structure in dynamic environments, she bridges the gap between strategy and day-to-day operations ensuring that people, processes, and priorities align effectively.

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A certified Associate of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (ACIPM), holds international certifications in Human Resources, Change Management, and Quality Systems. Her approach is practical, thoughtful, and people-centered consistently delivering impact through well-executed systems and strong workplace culture.

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Stanley is a brand communications professional with a strong background in content marketing, growth strategy, and venture capital. He has led brand communications for major tech events across Africa and has hands-on experience in the startup ecosystem.

Beyond his professional work, he has a keen interest in innovative ideas. He enjoys photography, poetry, and rap music.

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