Iyinoluwa Aboyeji

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji is a prominent Nigerian entrepreneur, recognized for his significant contributions to Africa's tech ecosystem. He is the co-founder and General Partner of Future Africa, a venture capital fund that invests in early-stage startups across the continent, providing them with capital, coaching, and community support. Future Africa has invested in over 100 companies, collectively valued at over $6 billion, focusing on sectors such as fintech, edtech, healthtech, and agritech.135

Born on March 28, 1991, in Lagos, Nigeria, Aboyeji completed his secondary education at Loyola Jesuit College before earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies from the University of Waterloo in Canada.25 He co-founded Andela in 2014, which trains software engineers and has significantly impacted the tech talent landscape in Africa. In 2016, he co-founded Flutterwave, a leading payments technology company that has processed over $2 billion in transactions and achieved unicorn status.245

Aboyeji has also been recognized as a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and was included in Forbes' 30 Under 30 list for his contributions to innovation and investment in Africa. Additionally, he served as the Deputy Director-General for Oby Ezekwesili's presidential campaign in 2019 and is involved with various boards and advisory councils aimed at fostering innovation and economic growth in Nigeria and beyond.1346