About tiphub capital
We believe that the next generation of world-changing companies will emerge from Africa and its global Diaspora. Our job is to find those founders first and give them every possible advantage.
Our Story
tiphub capital was founded in 2018 by a group of investors and operators who shared a conviction: Africa's technology ecosystem was at an inflection point, and the founders building at the frontier deserved partners who truly understood their context.
We started writing checks from Washington, DC — a city with the largest African Diaspora population in the United States — because we believed proximity to the Diaspora was as important as proximity to the markets themselves.
Since then, we've backed 50+ companies across 12 African markets, with our portfolio raising over $2 billion in follow-on funding and producing 9 exits, including Paystack's landmark $200M+ acquisition by Stripe.
tiphub capital LLC, registered in Delaware, USA. Offices in Washington, DC and Lagos, Nigeria.
Our Values
These principles guide every investment decision we make and every relationship we build.
Founder-First
We work for our founders, not the other way around. Their success is our only metric that matters.
Proximity Matters
We invest where we have deep networks. Context, cultural understanding, and on-the-ground relationships unlock real value.
Conviction Over Consensus
We back founders before the market agrees. Our best investments were ones others passed on.
Community is Capital
The strongest asset we offer is access to our network of 200+ operators, investors, and founders across Africa and the Diaspora.
Our Investment Thesis
Africa is home to 1.4 billion people, with a median age of 19. The continent's internet economy is projected to reach $180B by 2025, growing at 5x the global average. We believe this represents the single largest opportunity in venture capital over the next two decades.
We focus on four sectors where we see the greatest compounding returns:
Financial Infrastructure
Payments, lending, insurance, and wealth management for the continent's largely underserved population.
Commerce & Logistics
B2B commerce platforms, last-mile delivery, and supply chain digitization across fragmented markets.
Health & Education
Telemedicine, EdTech, and workforce development platforms that serve the continent's young population.
Climate & Energy
Clean energy access, carbon markets, and climate-resilient agriculture technology.
Our Journey
Founded in Washington, DC
tiphub capital LLC established. First fund raised with $15M from institutional LPs and African Diaspora angel investors. Inaugural cohort of 8 investments across Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana.
Expanded to Lagos
Opened Lagos office to deepen our presence in West Africa's largest tech ecosystem. Launched EIR program with first cohort of 4 entrepreneurs in residence. Portfolio grew to 20 companies.
First Major Exit — Paystack
Portfolio company Paystack acquired by Stripe for $200M+ — the largest startup acquisition in African history. Validated our early-stage thesis in payments infrastructure.
Fund II Raised
Closed $45M Fund II with participation from leading US institutional investors. Expanded thesis to include climate tech and health infrastructure. Portfolio companies raised $500M+ in follow-on.
Unicorn Milestones
Portfolio companies Flutterwave ($3B) and Andela ($1.5B) reached unicorn status. Launched Founder Perks program providing $500K+ in credits from AWS, Stripe, and other partners.
Today — 50+ Companies, 9 Exits
Active portfolio across 12 African markets. $2B+ in follow-on capital raised. Hosted inaugural Diaspora Demo Day in DC. Deploying from Fund II with focus on climate, fintech, and AI.