4DX Ventures

4DX Ventures is a prominent venture capital firm dedicated to fostering technological innovation across Africa. Established in 2014, the firm focuses on early to growth-stage investments in diverse sectors, including fintech, e-commerce, healthtech, climate tech, edtech, and logistics. Noteworthy portfolio companies include Andela, Flutterwave, and mPharma, showcasing their commitment to supporting transformative startups on the continent. Geographically, 4DX Ventures has a strong presence in key African markets with offices in Accra, Cairo, and Nairobi. This regional focus allows them to provide robust support and leverage local insights effectively. Their investment strategy is characterized by a deep commitment to partnering with visionary entrepreneurs. They emphasize rigorous due diligence and provide strategic, operational, and technical support to help startups scale. The firm typically leads investment rounds, ensuring substantial backing and ongoing guidance. 4DX Ventures was co-founded by Peter Orth, Walter Baddoo, Daniel Marlo, and Raaid Ahmad, who collectively bring a wealth of experience from prestigious institutions like Morgan Stanley and Bridgewater Associates. The team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of integrity, transparency, and excellence in all their endeavors. Recently, 4DX secured a $10.5 million investment from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) for their third pan-African fund, further solidifying their capacity to drive impactful investments across the continent. Startups are encouraged to approach 4DX with innovative solutions that have the potential for significant impact and scalability.