Manasseh Egedegbe is a respected Nigerian tech investor and fund manager known for backing early-stage startups across Africa through venture capital and investment funds. He serves as co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of Venture Kinetics, a firm focused on technology startups, and he also leads Kudy Financials, helping deliver technology-driven investment products to retail and institutional investors. Over the years, he has invested in more than ten early-stage startups, building a portfolio valued in the millions.
What makes Manasseh’s work stand out is his deep expertise in finance and investment management and his ability to spot rising tech trends early. Before focusing full-time on venture capital, he handled major portfolios at investment and stock-brokerage firms, giving him a strong grounding in asset management and equity investments. Through Venture Kinetics and Kudy Financials, he now uses that experience to support startups and help ordinary Africans access investment opportunities, bridging the gap between venture capital and everyday investors.
Manasseh Egedegbe’s impact goes beyond just funding companies: he helps shape Africa’s digital economy by enabling innovation and supporting entrepreneurs to grow. His investments have touched fintech, health-tech, and other fast-growing sectors that matter for Africa’s development. For young Nigerians and African tech founders, his journey sends a clear message: with knowledge in finance, strategic investment, and a vision for the future, you can help build the next big tech success story on the continent.