Outlierz Ventures

Outlierz Ventures is a pioneer African Seed-focused venture capital firm. It backs outstanding founders solving Africa's most pressing challenges and reinventing the continent's future. The firm channels capital, knowledge, and networks to these outlier founders, aiming to generate outsized returns while creating socio-economic impact. Outlierz Ventures invests at Pre-Seed, Seed, and Pre-Series A stages in companies using technology to transform key traditional industries. Its focus includes markets like Morocco, Egypt, Nigeria, and Kenya, with additional support for African diaspora founders building companies worldwide. The firm has participated in seven funding rounds totaling $19.3M from April 2018 to November 2024, primarily at Seed stage across e-commerce & retail, fintech, HR & talent, cybersecurity, and AI & analytics sectors in Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, and Egypt. Portfolio companies include Socium (HR tech in Senegal), Bamboo (fintech in Nigeria), Youverify (fintech and cybersecurity in Nigeria), MaxAB (e-commerce in Egypt), Wasoko (e-commerce in Kenya), and Asokoinsight (AI & analytics in Kenya). Outlierz Ventures often co-invests with partners such as 4DX Ventures, Village Global, and Golden Palm Investments.