Echo VC
Lagos, Nigeria · Invests in Africa; US; Europe; Asia; LATAM · Website
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We invest in secrets that become obvious with the benefit of hindsight. We back bold ideas and business models that harness technology to deliver value to mass markets, particularly for underrepresented founders and underserved markets.
Likely not a fit for
No idea-stage companies; No companies without MVP and traction; Companies not aligned with impact mission
How they invest
- Lead or follow
- Usually leads
- Typical decision
- ~2 weeks
- Warm intro
- Not required
- Involvement
- Takes a board seat
- Fund status
- Actively deploying
- Decision process
- Partnership vote
Partners & team
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Toa Foods specializes in the farming, sale, and processing of eel, particularly focusing on both domestic and Taiwanese varieties.
Octamile is an insurance technology software (insurtech) startup; our All-in-One Insurance Management Infrastructure helps businesses (insurers and online businesses) to simplify easy access to insurance for African consumers.
PayJoy provides financial services to underserved individuals in emerging markets, allowing them to purchase smartphones and pay for them over time using a buy now, pay-as-you-go model. The smartphones serve as collateral for the loans, enabling access to credit without traditional banking requirements.
Andó Foods specializes in traditional Japanese foods, particularly focusing on Junsai (water shield) and Kiritanpo (rice dumplings). They offer a range of products including various types of Junsai and Kiritanpo, and provide recipes and workshops for preparing these dishes.
Cellulant provides seamless digital payment solutions across Africa, enabling businesses to manage collections, payouts, and payment services efficiently.
KangarooHealth is a connected care platform that integrates remote monitoring, advanced analytics, and clinical expertise to improve healthcare delivery, support chronic condition management, and reduce preventable complications.
NextCounsel provides cutting-edge legal technology solutions tailored for the African legal sector, focusing on automating legal processes and enhancing productivity.
Design and Print Business Cards, Flyers Online in Nigeria
Recent activity
- Oct 2025
Rana
Pre-Seed · Lead
- Mar 2025
Rivy
Pre-Series A · Co-Lead
Echo VC in the news
Mariblock
Nigerian venture capital firm EchoVC launches an $8 million blockchain fund
6 months ago
Africa Business Communities
Celo announces new Web3 fund for African startups adopting crypto strategies
6 months ago
The Kenyan Wallstreet
The Celo Africa Web3 Fund Calls for Uganda Startups to Apply
10 months ago
Condia
Condia Insider: Can tech fix Africa’s rent problem?
10 months ago
TechCabal
EchoVC ran a $2.5 million climate-tech experiment. Here’s how it went.
11 months ago
TechCabal
👨🏿🚀TechCabal Daily – Lori’s discounted ride
Apr 2025
BitKE
REPORT | Lagos, Nigeria is the Capital City of Startups in Africa, Says Latest Venture Activity Report
Nov 2024
WeeTracker
Angel Investors Prove Backbone For Nigerian Startups Amid VC Hiccups
Nov 2024
TechCabal
Next Wave: Housing startups need to evolve
Apr 2024
Condia
Tech trends that will shape 2024, according to African investors
Jan 2024
TechCabal
Funding reaches two-year decline as African startups raise $3.2 billion in 2023
Jan 2024
techcityng.com
Shuttlers raises $4million equity round led by Verod-Kepple
Apr 2023
LEADERSHIP Newspapers
Shuttlers Raises $4m Equity Funding To Boost Nigerian Transport Sector
Apr 2023
Business Post Nigeria
Verod-Kepple, Others Invest $4m in Nigerian Mobility Startup Shuttlers
Apr 2023
TechCabal
African VCs open to continue banking with SVB
Mar 2023
qz.com
Investors are backing a startup tackling Nigeria’s blood delivery challenge
Oct 2022
BitKE
[IN PICTURES] The Celo Africa Web3 Fund Inaugural Event Kicks Off in Kenya – Next Stop, Nigeria
Aug 2022
Business News Nigeria
Stakefair raises $670k pre-seed fund to build its DeFi ecosystem
Jul 2022
Techpoint Africa
Nigeria’s ShopEX raises $635,000 to build the QVC of Africa
Jun 2022
nairametrics.com
LSETF re-launches Idea Hub for tech start-ups
Aug 2020
TechCabal
MTN remains Nigeria's telco king
May 2020
TechCabal
Kenyan bus-travel platform QuickBus raises seed funding from Abu Dhabi
Jan 2020
WeeTracker
Kenyan Logistics Startup Lori Expands Into Nigeria Aiming To Increase Its Footprint Across Africa
Oct 2019
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