Resilience17 Capital

Resilience17 is a venture studio and fund dedicated to accelerating African prosperity through technology entrepreneurship. The firm focuses on investing in and nurturing early-stage technology companies, providing comprehensive support from the earliest stages through Series A funding. Their mission addresses the challenges faced by startups in Africa, including limited visibility, lack of infrastructure, and restricted access to capital, by offering both financial backing and strategic operational guidance.

Founded in 2021 by Olugbenga 'GB' Agboola, the Co-Founder and CEO of Flutterwave, Resilience17 leverages his extensive experience and network within the African tech ecosystem. Agboola has personally invested in over 60 African founder-led technology companies, bringing a deep understanding of the market and the entrepreneurial journey. The firm operates as an evergreen family fund, emphasizing long-term commitment to its portfolio companies.

Resilience17 boasts a diverse portfolio of over 70 active startups across various sectors. Notable investments include CUSP & FOMO in hospitality, Terra Industries in defense technology, VOYA in global mobility, SAVA, Klasha, Mono (acquired by Flutterwave), and LemFi in fintech, Bayse in prediction markets, and WorkPay in B2B HR management. The firm also launched the Go Time AI accelerator, which provides funding of up to $200,000, technical advisory, and cloud credits to Nigeria-based AI startups aiming for global impact.

The Resilience17 team, including General Partner Hasan Luongo, comprises a blend of technologists and business specialists with experience in building and scaling companies to over $1 billion valuations. Their studio approach offers hands-on support in product and business operations, powered by technical and creative builders with deep market context and global operating experience. This includes expertise in AI stacks, customer development, growth execution, and brand storytelling, ensuring holistic support for founders.