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4DX Ventures is a Brooklyn, New York-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies operating across the African continent and the Middle East. The firm primarily targets seed to Series B startups within high-growth sectors such as financial technology, business-to-business software, e-commerce, logistics, climate technology, and healthcare. To date, the firm has executed 54 investments across more than 20 African countries, maintaining additional operational offices in Accra, Cairo, and Nairobi. The organization typically writes initial checks ranging from $500,000 to $2 million, and in 2021, it closed its second pan-African investment vehicle, Fund II, with $60 million in committed capital. The firm's active investment portfolio includes prominent regional technology companies such as Flutterwave, Andela, mPharma, Yoco, and Wasoko. 4DX Ventures was founded in 2014 by general partners Walter Baddoo and Peter Orth.
Key people at 4DX Ventures.
4DX Ventures has more than 26 tracked investments across 23 companies. The latest tracked deal is $2.3M Pre-Seed in Ndovu in February 2026.
Key people at 4DX Ventures.
4DX Ventures operates as a Pan-African focused venture capital firm, strategically investing in early-stage technology companies that address foundational and transformative challenges across the continent. The firm’s approach involves partnering closely with management teams to cultivate scalable businesses poised for significant impact within their respective markets. Their investment thesis centers on identifying innovative solutions designed to cater to the unique needs and opportunities prevalent in Africa’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.
The firm was founded in 2017 by Walter Baddoo and Peter Orth. Their collective insight recognized the immense untapped potential within Africa's nascent technology ecosystem, leading them to establish a platform dedicated to fostering its growth. Both founders bring diverse professional backgrounds that inform 4DX Ventures' investment strategies and operational support for its portfolio companies.
4DX Ventures primarily serves early-stage technology startups across various sectors in Africa. The firm’s long-term vision is deeply rooted in connecting people, ideas, and capital to catalyze a thriving African continent, thereby contributing to a more vibrant global community. This forward-looking mission underscores their commitment to empowering a new generation of African innovators.
