DFS Lab is a research-driven venture capital firm focused on Africa. DFS Lab backs entrepreneurs who are using technology to redefine the future of African digital commerce.

DFS Lab

Sufficient Capital

We invest in early-stage founders building the future of digital commerce in Africa. We back our portfolio with the funding, mentorship, and expertise they need to thrive. 
 

Appetito

Earlier this week, we shared an article on 'Africa S-Curve' which captures some updates on our investment thesis and what we're seeing in Africa VC.

We're beyond pleased to see our thoughts resonate with key players in the space while shedding some more light on how we should approach tech and VC in Africa.

Here's what some people said about the article and if you haven't read it yet, please bookmark this as a weekend read! 👇 
https://lnkd.in/dya_j4BN
Stephen Deng

We just shared an update on our thoughts on African VC and what's getting our attention in the market. This was explicitly written by Stephen Deng  General Partner DFS Lab  
Read about it here⤵️ https://lnkd.in/dya_j4BN

You can tell from these pictures that we're having a swell time at the ongoing Stellar Blockchain Builders Meetup in Lagos!!

Faces from the #StellarSurge event powered by Stellar Development Foundation .

I've spent the better part of the last 8 years working with the NALA team. Today marks a big milestone for them as they announce their $40m Series A, a huge one for African tech.

Wrote a bit of a behind-the-scenes look at the ups and downs it took to get to this point. And we're just getting started.

3 days to go until our Stellar Blockchain Builder Meetup in Accra happening on Saturday, June 29th 2024.
Together with the practical workshop and pitching competitions, we also have a lineup of speakers at the Stellar panel tagged: 'Blockchain for Good: Exploring Real Life Uses on the Continent'. Our speakers and panellists are:
- Eric Annan, Co-Founder, Aya (Techstars '23)   
- Janet B., Business Development and Partnership Lead, Developers in Vogue
- RICHARD DUODU, CEO, Finance Mobile and Member, Ghana Fintech and Payments Association 
- Gift Agboro, Head of Operations, DFS Lab
- Lucky Nweke, CEO and Founder, Havilah Blockchain Studios and Rehoboth Finance (a Stellar Community Fund project) who'll be showcasing his project and sharing practical insights on how to build on Soroban(Stellar's Smart Contract Platform).

RSVP to join the meetup here- https://lu.ma/1ycdzhh3
Date: Saturday, June 29th 2024
Time: 10am
Venue: West Wing Conference Room, University of Professional Studies, Accra.
#StellarSurge #StellarAfrica Stellar Development Foundation

We're super excited for our Stellar Blockchain Builders Meetup this Friday in Lagos! 
Setting up the stage in the next 3 days to welcome the teams/projects pitching their ideas, our incredible lineup of speakers for our panel session featuring key stakeholders within the web3 and blockchain space and the founder stories session featuring founders who have/are building on the Stellar network to share their stories!
Our speakers
Senator Ihenyen, Lead Partner and Head of Blockchain & Virtual Assets Practice Infusion Lawyers and Advisory Board Member Lagos Blockchain Week
Purity Ogheneochuko, Product Manager and Partnership Lead Web3Ladies 
Progress ochuKO Developer Relations WomenInDeFi
Tomisin Leshi, Co-founder at CTO at Link (https://www.linkio.world/)
Joshua .C. Tebepina, Founder, Bingtellar
Lucky Nweke, founder, Rehoboth Finance Havilah Blockchain Studios
Gift Agboro, Head of Operations DFS Lab

We can't wait to have you join us. Check-in starts at 9am. RSVP here: https://lu.ma/v111quiz
Stellar Development Foundation

NET:DFSLAB

DFS Lab