An African venture studio and ecosystem collective that supports startups through funding and strategic guidance, promoting the venture studio model.
Before the VCs arrive, FirstFounders wants African AI startups built to last
FirstFounders was launched in 2020 to help founders turn ideas into scalable businesses. The firm identifies a lack of operational support and capital access as key challenges for African startups.
FirstFounders and Terra Industries: The $11.75M Venture Studio success story
FirstFounders was launched to deviate from the traditional startup accelerator model, focusing on the pre-idea and R&D stages. The venture studio has supported over 1,000 builders and currently has a portfolio of six startups.
Can venture studios crack Africa’s startup puzzle? FirstFounders thinks so
In July 2025, PocketLawyers announced funding from Nubia Capital to expand its operations in Africa. PocketLawyers pivoted from a user-lawyer connection service to offering connectivity tools for lawyers.
KorinAI is Africa’s answer to melodious music
Philips Olajide-Philip faced high music production costs in Nigeria, reaching over ₦1.5 million. He encountered generative AI at IBM in 2019, which inspired him to develop music solutions.
PocketLawyers secures undisclosed funding to solve legal pain points
PocketLawyers.io secured funding from Nubia Capital to accelerate growth across Africa. The investment aims to reduce turnaround times for legal services, a major issue for businesses.
