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Key people at Equitable Ventures.
Equitable Ventures was founded in 2020 by Fabrice Boullé (Founder & Managing Partner).
Equitable Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that specializes in investing in high-potential fintech startups across the African continent. The firm provides a unique opportunity for investors to achieve both significant financial returns and meaningful social impact by backing entrepreneurs who are addressing critical real-world problems. Its approach leverages Africa’s favorable macro trends, growing digital infrastructure, and evolving tech ecosystems to foster profitable, scalable, and capital-efficient ventures.
The firm was co-founded by Fabrice Boullé, an established figure within the African venture capital landscape, whose involvement dates back to its nascent stages around 2017. Boullé’s extensive background includes founding Compass, leading Katapult’s African investments, and contributing to the MCB Equity Fund, bringing over a decade of experience to the firm. This depth of expertise informed the founding insight to bridge profit with purpose, recognizing startups as key drivers of financial inclusion.
Equitable Ventures serves a dual customer base: investors seeking diversification with impactful returns, and early-stage African fintech startups requiring strategic funding and hands-on guidance. The firm's long-term vision centers on cultivating an inclusive and equitable future, where economic opportunities are widely accessible. It achieves this by partnering with founders dedicated to building native, disruptive, collaborative, and inclusive solutions that shape the continent's financial landscape.
Key people at Equitable Ventures.
Equitable Ventures was founded in 2020 by Fabrice Boullé (Founder & Managing Partner).
Equitable Ventures has 2 tracked investments across 2 companies. The latest tracked deal is $5.0M Seed in Happy Pay in March 2026.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | Happy Pay | $5.0M Seed | Partech, Matthieu Marchand, Partech Ventures | 4DI Capital, E4E Africa, Felix Strategic Investments, Futuregrowth Asset Management |
| Aug 6, 2025 | TurnStay | $2.0M Seed | First Circle Capital | Brenton Naicker, Enza Capital, Incisive Ventures, TLcom Capital |