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White Hibiscus Capital
White Hibiscus Capital is a Delaware, USA based early stage Venture Capital company providing funding to technology enabling commerce startups in Africa and...
White Hibiscus Capital
White Hibiscus Capital is a Delaware, USA based early stage Venture Capital company providing funding to technology enabling commerce startups in Africa and Israel. It offers venture funding, co-investment, fund raising, mentorship, access to market, and education. Its focus is commerce enabling technologies including Fintech, InsuTech, HealthTech, EduTech, SaaS, eCommerce, and eMarketplace. It is a new Fund backed by experienced GPs with combined 55 years of experiences.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2021
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Houston
Corporate office
4027 Pinecrest Hollow, Houston, TX 77084, United States
Additional offices
House 8 Riviera Court, Chief Yesufu Abiodun Way Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Principals
Bade Aluko
Managing Partner
Guy Ellis
General Partner
Lolu Akindele
Venture Partner
Kessington Okundaye
Venture Partner
Ajuma Ataguba
Venture Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at White Hibiscus Capital?
Bade Aluko serves as Managing Partner, with Guy Ellis as General Partner. The firm lists three additional Venture Partners — Lolu Akindele, Kessington Okundaye, and Ajuma Ataguba — who are expected to contribute to deal sourcing, due diligence, and portfolio support. The exact investment-committee composition is not publicly stated.
How does White Hibiscus Capital source proprietary deal flow?
The firm leans on the partners’ 30-year operating history in Africa, framing its network of entrepreneurs, conglomerate relationships, and prior angel exits as the origination engine. It accepts inbound pitch decks and maintains a physical presence in Lagos’s Victoria Island district, which embeds it in Nigeria’s startup corridor. No structured scout program or exclusive university pipelines are disclosed.
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