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$250K – $3M
EchoVC Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in technology-focused companies. It backs women founders, underrepresented founders, particularly those of African descent, and founding teams serving underserved POC markets. Typical cheque sizes range from $250K to $3M. Its geographic reach includes Africa, the United States, the United Kingdom, and selected markets in Latin America, Asia, and Europe.
Technology
EchoVC is a technology-focused early-stage VC firm.
Underrepresented Founders
The firm is focused on investing in women, underrepresented founders, particularly of African descent, and underserved markets.
Smart Planet
Listed as one of the sectors in the current portfolio.
Health and Human Services
Listed as one of the sectors in the current portfolio.
Emerging Fintech
Listed as one of the sectors in the current portfolio.
The Next Frontier
Listed as one of the sectors in the current portfolio.
Commerce
Listed as one of the sectors in the current portfolio.
Media & Entertainment
Listed as one of the sectors in the current portfolio.
Access to Energy
Listed as one of the sectors in the current portfolio.
Sustainable Mobility
Listed as one of the sectors in the current portfolio.
Connectivity
Listed as one of the sectors in the current portfolio.
Pan-African VC focused on early-stage tech. $47M+ invested in African startups. Founded by Eghosa Omoigui, a veteran Nigerian-American tech investor. Invests across seed to Series A with focus on software, fintech, and digital platforms.
Technical mentorship, US market connections, network introductions
Smaller fund size limits follow-on capacity.
Use the firm's "Submit a proposal" page to apply. In your application, clearly show your early-stage traction, the technology core of the business, and how your founding team or market fits EchoVC's stated focus on women founders, underrepresented founders, and underserved POC markets.
2013
Active Since
Yes
Deploying
Multiple African tech startups across fintech, SaaS, marketplaces