Oridun Capital Management

Overview

Oridun Capital Management is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in Africa, particularly targeting innovative tech startups founded by immigrant entrepreneurs. The firm operates from Lagos, Nigeria, and San Francisco, United States, leveraging its dual presence to bridge opportunities between the two regions. Oridun Capital Management is also the investment adviser to the New York-based Oridun Real Estate Fund. The firm's investment strategy encompasses various sectors, including technology, hospitality, real estate, artificial intelligence, robotics, data analytics, and climate tech. Oridun Capital Management focuses on early-stage companies, providing funding at the Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A stages. The firm has a particular emphasis on West African markets, aiming to support fast-growing companies with high potential. Oridun Capital Management's portfolio includes companies such as HighTable Inc., a hospitality-tech startup operating in Africa, and Beacon Power Services, which provides data solutions and grid management software for Africa’s power sector. The firm's managing partner, Abi Adisa, has a background in venture capital and technology, having worked at Spinnaker Ventures, Sprint, Comcast, Excite@Home, and Allied Technologies Group. Abi holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University and an MBA from the Wharton Business School. Oridun Capital Management's approach combines strategic investment with operational support, aiming to foster growth and innovation in its portfolio companies. The firm's leadership, with experience spanning both the US and West Africa, positions it uniquely to identify and nurture high-potential startups in the African market.

Investment Focus

• Innovative technology solutions
• Scalable business models
• Strong founding teams with diverse backgrounds
• Focus on African markets, particularly West Africa
• Commitment to sustainable and impactful growth

Portfolio Companies