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Since 2021, HoaQ has backed 9 African startups across 12 disclosed funding rounds totaling $16.8M, most heavily in Nigeria and Quick Commerce.
HoaQ is a vibrant community of experienced operators, advisors, and investors that supports founders leveraging technology to build economic infrastructure for Africa and Africans. Established in 2020, it has grown to over 800 members and enables participation in angel investing with a low entry point of $1,000. The community provides strategic guidance, industry connections, and ongoing support to portfolio companies. HoaQ invests early at pre-seed and seed stages, with intentions to follow on until Series A, targeting tech and tech-enabled startups with domain expertise, technical know-how, and traction in large markets. Investments focus on Nigeria across sectors including logistics, real estate, health tech, AI, fintech, communication, e-commerce, and media. From July 2021 to August 2025, HoaQ participated in 10 funding rounds totaling $16.8M, primarily seed stage, backing companies like Chowdeck, Clafiya, Spleet, Intron, Klump, Sendchamp, Getbumpa, and Tix. HoaQ has co-invested with prominent players such as Y Combinator, Hustle Fund, and Microtraction, and raised a $5 million fund for early-stage startups.
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HoaQ has backed 9 African startups across 12 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners, totaling $16.8M since 2021.
Mostly Seed: 9 of its 12 tracked rounds are at that stage, followed by Series A (1).
HoaQ's tracked rounds are concentrated in Nigeria (12).
Its tracked rounds lean toward Quick Commerce (2), Logistics & Supply Chain (2), Real Estate & Property (2), and 6 more sectors.
HoaQ most often shares rounds with Y Combinator (2 shared deals), Hustle Fund (2 shared deals), Microtraction (2 shared deals).
HoaQ has backed Chowdeck (Logistics & Supply Chain), Clafiya (Health Tech), Spleet (Real Estate & Property), Intron (AI & Analytics), Klump (Fintech), Sendchamp (Communication & Social), Getbumpa (E-commerce & Retail), and Tix (Media & Entertainment).