FirstCheck Africa - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Location
Lagos, NG
Founded
2021
FirstCheck Africa is an early-stage venture capital fund focused on investing in technology-driven startups across Africa with at least one female founder or co-founder. The firm primarily invests at the pre-seed and seed stages, writing "first checks" for diverse teams building scalable and sustainable businesses. Their typical investment size ranges from $25,000 to $100,000.
Notable portfolio companies include Cleva, MoneyHash, and Pivo Technology. Founded by Eloho Omame, FirstCheck Africa's mission is to tackle Africa's VC gender funding gap and empower female high-growth entrepreneurs. The firm offers founder-focused support, helping portfolio companies with financial, social, and operational resources to drive growth and success.
FirstCheck Africa - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies3
Current Portfolio Count2
Top Investment Stages
Pre-Seed3 (100.0%)
Stage Mix
Pre-Seed 100%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.