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DFS Lab invests in founders building the future of digital commerce in Africa

Applications are open for our next Mojaloop Bootcamp!

This five-day design sprint and hackathon will offer growth-stage startups and tech companies an in-depth look at Mojaloop, an opportunity to build solutions in collaboration with the Mojaloop platform developers and a chance to prototype products and features on the Mojaloop stack. Learn more and apply.

We support promising early-stage startups by partnering with our venture scouts alongside a broader network of global mentors.

Our venture scouts have built some of the most successful startups in Africa. Meet a few of them:

Shola Akinlade

DFS Lab Venture Scout
Founding CEO,
Paystack

Rose Goslinga

DFS Lab Venture Scout
Founding CEO,
Pula

Odunayo Eweniyi

DFS Lab Venture Scout
Co-founder, COO,
PiggyVest

Iyinoluwa “E” Aboyeji

DFS Lab Venture Scout
Founding CEO,
Andela & Flutterwave

Ben Lyon

DFS Lab Venture Scout
Founder, Kopo Kopo & CEO, Hover

Hilda Moraa

DFS Lab Venture Scout
Founding CEO, WezeTele &
CEO, Pezesha

Meet the rest of our network

We help founders build solid foundations and match the world’s smartest capital with Africa’s most promising founders

We start by investing $25K in each team selected to join our cohort with an option to up our investment later on. We then help you build a solid foundation for your startup, including a set of shareable materials designed to help validate your team’s vision. We also introduce teams to our own network of investors who are excited to meet and help our cohort companies.

After your pre-seed round, we work with your team for 4-6 months on a growth plan that leads to your next round of financing. Eventually, we serve as frank friends while you continue to participate in our community.

Have questions? See our FAQ