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We are excited to welcome the latest additions to our portfolio of mission-driven founders: four pioneering startups transforming industries across Africa. 🔹 ToumAI, co-founded by Odin Demassieux, Youcef Rahmani and Imade Benelallam is breaking language and cultural barriers with AI-powered multilingual customer engagement. 🔹 Daleela by Motherbeing, co-founded by Nour Emam, Yousef ElSammaa and Ahmad Abou Hashem, is transforming women’s health in MENA with AI-driven, culturally relevant digital healthcare. 🔹 Medikea, co-founded by Elvis Silayo, MD & Desirè Ruhinda, MD, is expanding access to affordable, tech-enabled healthcare in Tanzania. 🔹 Pixii Motors, co-founded by Anis Fekih and Wafa Dhifi, is revolutionising the mobility ecosystem with intelligent, sustainable solutions. From #HealthTech, #FemTech and #AI to #SmartMobility, these companies are pioneering change in underserved markets, and we’re proud to support their journey. Which of these innovations excites you the most? Emmanuel Adegboye Francis Vesta (FMVA) Akinyi W. Ooko-Ombaka Ons Hamza Shamsa M. Isis Nyong'o Madison Wendy Hoffman Yoeal Haile #VC #MadicaVC #Portfolio #NewInvestments #AI #Analytics #HealthTech #FemTech #SmartMobility #Innovation #Startups #AfricanStartups #AfricanTechStartups

Madica is issuing a Call for Interest! We're looking for experienced, execution-focused consultants and service providers to join the "Madica Core Service Providers Network" under our Fundraising and Growth strategic pillars. Selected candidates will work closely with the Madica team, our mentors, and other ecosystem stakeholders to support early-stage founders through a tailored, hands-on 18-month program. Through this process, we aim to: 👉 Identify diverse, hands-on individuals or firms with real startup-building experience. 👉 Welcome, both consultants and seasoned operators, former founders, and advisors. 👉 Encourage different methodologies and support approaches that are likely to deliver the highest impact on our founders. This Call for Interest focuses on two critical areas: 🔹 Fundraising: Support founders across the full fundraising journey: pitch, materials, investor outreach, negotiation, and investor communications. 🔹 Growth: Strengthen startups across product & tech infrastructure, GTM execution, brand, sales, and team readiness. You don’t need to cover it all, just be clear on where you bring the most value. Deadline: July 01, 2025 Questions? Contact → serviceproviders@madica.vc Call for interest details and Application link in the comments. #MadicaVC #CallForServiceProviders #ServiceProviders #StartupSupport #FundraisingExperts #GrowthExecution #VCinAfrica #AfricaStartups #EarlyStageAfrica

What does it really take to build a VC fund in Africa from the ground up? Emmanuel Adegboye, shares personal reflections on the journey so far, from idea to launch to growing an 8-country portfolio and why continuous learning has been key to building both Madica and himself as a fund manager. His article offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build a fund like Madica. One focused not just on capital, but on rethinking how capital reaches the founders who need it most. His journey is a powerful reminder that great investors aren’t just built on track records, they’re shaped by curiosity, community, and a commitment to continuous learning. We’re proud to be part of this story. It’s still early days, and we’re just getting started. #Madica #AfricanStartups #EmergingFundManagers #FounderSupport #VCinAfrica

🎙️ Speaker Announcement 📣 At Madica, Emmanuel is backing founders before they’re famous—powering underrepresented and mission-driven entrepreneurs across Africa with capital, coaching, and community from day zero. With a background spanning urban innovation, tech ecosystems, and policy engagement, he brings a rare mix of grassroots experience and strategic insight. From shaping the Lagos Urban Innovation Challenge to advising on the Nigeria Startup Act, Emmanuel has long championed the people and policies shaping Africa’s startup future. Catch Emmanuel at Tech in Ghana – London Edition on June 10. #TechInGhana #Techingh25 #15thEdition #AfricaTech #StartupEcosystem #EarlyStageFounders

We’re on the lookout for Africa-based freelancers and boutique creative studios with a strong track record in VC, startup, or ecosystem communications. We’re building the future of African venture, and we need bold storytellers to help us bring it to life. We’re seeking support across: 👉 Social media and digital content strategy 👉 Newsletter development 👉 Blog ghostwriting and ecosystem storytelling 👉 Brand identity and visual asset standardisation 👉 Website and CMS optimisation If you’re passionate about creating compelling content, building brand equity, and amplifying the voices of underrepresented African founders, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your details via the form in the comments. Know someone great? Tag them below. #Madica #VCinAfrica #CallForFreelancers #CreativePartners #BrandDesign #ContentStrategy #WebDesign #FounderFirst #AfricaStartups

Exploring the Future of African Tech in London! 🌍 Thank you to everyone who joined us last week at the Africa Venture Capital Forum (sponsored by Daedalus)! Investors, founders, and ecosystem builders came together at the rooftop of 240 Blackfriars (huge thank you to Africa Tech Festival & Informa for hosting us at their beautiful offices) to explore the world’s fastest growing tech and consumer market. We hosted keynotes, panel discussions, and an interactive workshop covering investment trends, exit strategies, sustainable innovation, and success stories in Africa’s digital era. Event Highlights: - A world-class keynote speech from David Saunders from Briter, “Rational Exuberance: Assessing Africa’s Startup Ecosystem in 2025” - Panel debates on fundraising challenges, future visions and audience Q&A - Workshops where attendees shared experiences and discussed practical strategies Special Thanks: - Brenda Wangari, to whom this event would not be possible. Despite being abroad, your suggestions for speakers, logistics, and every detail were the backbone of this forum. We missed you in person and can’t wait to welcome you next year! - Ciara & Sophia from Africa Tech Festival and Informa, and Anthony William Catt from Ventures 54 / London Africa Network, Joel P. & Cllr. Biyi Oloko from IoD Africa Group for your partnership and promotion - Her Excellency Linda Scott, High Commissioner of Namibia to the UK, for her impromptu keynote on “Opportunities in Namibia” Thank you to our event participants & partners: Gbite Oduneye (LVCN VC Partner firm ODBA), Emmanuel Adegboye, Nonnie Wanjihia Burbidge, Oliver Scheidt, Rachel Crawford, Yewande Odumosu , SEGUN COLE, Samuel Ubido CEng MIET, Felix Y Ochefu 🌍, Abi Ajayi, Joe Kinvi, Kristin H. Wilson, Niama El Bassunie, CFA, June Angelides, MBE, George Arnold, Dr Apantaku Pelumi, and many more! Connecting our community through events is just a small part of what we do, thank you for your support and interest on keeping London a thriving hub for venture capital and technology innovation. → Next up: the London VC Summit, the flagship event of London VC Week. Secure your spot today! We look forward to the partnerships and innovations that follow, and to our next annual Africa VC Forum in 2026! Link: https://lnkd.in/e6hibKEC → Missed out? AfricArena will host a few Africa-focused sessions during London VC Week; visit LondonVCWeek.com for details. We’ll also share recorded sessions from Africa VC Forum soon, so follow closely. #VentureCapital #VC #AfricaVCForum #LVCN #londonvcnetwork #Startup #Networking

We just wrapped a dynamic week at GITEX AFRICA, Morocco 2025, where our team, Emmanuel Adegboye and Francis Vesta (FMVA), connected with founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders across the continent. The week offered a valuable window into the momentum building across Africa’s innovation landscape, from reconnecting with our portfolio to gaining fresh insights on emerging trends. From conversations on the ground, a few trends stood out: ➡️ Increased investor interest in Francophone Africa ➡️ Continued momentum in deep tech and AI across North Africa ➡️ Growing appetite from GCC-based LPs exploring opportunities on the continent Congratulations to Anis Fekih and Wafa Dhifi of Pixii Motors on winning the Supernova Pitch Contest and earning a spot on the global stage. Thank you to Odin Demassieux, Youcef Rahmani, and Imade Benelallam of ToumAI for hosting us in Rabat and sharing their progress firsthand. It was also great catching up with Lesley M. of GoBEBA at the summit! If you were at #GITEXMorocco, what stood out most for you? #GITEX #GITEXMorocco #Madica #PixiiMotors #ToumAI #GoBEBA #AfricanStartups #VCinAfrica #TechEcosystem

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT We’re delighted to welcome Emmanuel Adegboye (Head of Madica) as a speaker on an exciting fireside chat, "Ecosystem Unleashed: Uncovering Hidden Gems". Emmanuel is the Head of Madica, a pan-African, pre-seed investment program backing under-represented, mission-driven founders, and a seasoned builder at the intersection of technology, policy, and urban innovation. He previously led Africa strategy at Utopia, where he launched the Lagos Urban Innovation Challenge and its virtual accelerator, designed Andela’s Entrepreneurship Centre, and steered special projects at Venture Garden Group. Beyond his venture work, Emmanuel shapes Africa’s startup policy through collaborations with Chatham House, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, and the Nigeria Startup Act. He holds degrees in Engineering Physics, an Executive MBA, postgraduate qualifications in Space Applications and Environmental Management, and is a certified PMP. Driven by the conviction that entrepreneurs will build Africa’s future, Emmanuel has dedicated his career to empowering founders tackling the continent’s biggest challenges. Join us on the 24th of April to hear from Emmanuel, as we explore strategies for promoting tech in Africa's evolving ecosystem. Details: Thursday, 24 April 2025 1 PM – 8:00 PM Link - https://lu.ma/africavc A special thank you to our event sponsor, Daedalus. This event is supported by Africa Tech Festival, IoD Africa Group, London Africa Network, and Ventures 54.

“We decided to develop voice solutions adapted for African markets to improve interactions between companies and customers.” - Odin Demassieux, CEO & Co-founder of ToumAI. In this video, Odin shares why Toumai exists and why building voice AI for Africa’s languages and realities matters now more than ever. #MadicaPortfolio #ToumAI #AIforAfrica #AfricaTech #VoiceTech #CustomerExperience #InclusiveInnovation #FounderStories

What continent has the most countries? Africa – with an incredible 54 nations. Imagine talent from all 54 countries and the African diaspora stepping into early-stage investing. That’s the vision of the Included VC Africa Fellowship. Fully funded and backed by leading investors across the African continent and beyond, this Fellowship is building the next generation of VC leaders from the ground up. Whether you’re already trying to break into VC or are simply ready to jump in full force, this immersive Fellowship offers: ✅ Masterclasses with top-tier investors ✅ Investment Committee simulations ✅ Sector deep dives ✅ MVP building ✅ Pitch deck reviews ✅ Career coaching …and a powerful, global community committed to reshaping the future. Applications are now open. If you (or someone you know) is ready to dive deep and help shape Africa’s VC landscape, the link is in the comments. We've already started reimagining Africa - are you in?