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Since 2022, Velocity Digital has backed 3 African startups across 3 disclosed funding rounds totaling $580,000, most heavily in Nigeria and Fintech.
Velocity Digital is an early-stage venture capital investor focused on backing Africa's most ambitious founders. Based in Africa, the firm invests in startups building the future of trade, work, and payments across the continent. The firm has deployed capital across multiple African markets, with a portfolio exceeding 50 companies and combined valuations surpassing $200 million. Velocity Digital's investment activity demonstrates a clear focus on seed-stage companies in high-growth sectors. Between January 2022 and September 2022, the firm invested $580,000 across three seed-stage funding rounds in fintech and health tech companies. The firm's geographic reach spans East and West Africa, with investments in Kenya, Nigeria, and Cameroon. Notable portfolio companies include Bridgecard, a fintech platform enabling Mastercard and Visa card issuance via APIs across Africa; Nobuk Collect, which automates group payment tracking; and Infiuss Health, a health tech simulation platform.
Data updated · Jul 29, 2026
Velocity Digital has backed 3 African startups across 3 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners, totaling $580,000 since 2022.
Mostly Seed: 3 of its 3 tracked rounds are at that stage.
Its tracked rounds lean toward Fintech (2), Health Tech (1).
Velocity Digital most often shares rounds with Harvard Management Company (1 shared deal), Investing in Innovation Africa (1 shared deal), Rising Tide Africa (1 shared deal).
Velocity Digital's portfolio includes Bridgecard, a fintech platform for card issuance across Africa; Nobuk Collect, which automates group payment tracking; and Infiuss Health, a health tech simulation platform. These investments span fintech and health tech sectors across East and West Africa.
Velocity Digital has invested over $750,000 across its portfolio of 50+ companies, with combined portfolio valuations exceeding $200 million. The firm's recent seed-stage investments demonstrate active capital deployment in African startups.