Francis Omorojie is Driving Africa’s Tech and Investment Ecosystem

He pursued a bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering at the University of Port Harcourt, graduating in 2013.

His technical background, combined with his passion for entrepreneurship, led him to transition from the energy sector to venture building, finance, and innovation.

Omorojie has built a career at the intersection of venture capital, innovation, and fintech, playing diverse roles that contribute to the growth of Africa’s startup ecosystem.

His journey has been defined by founding and leading multiple ventures, each designed to address key gaps in Africa’s economic and technological development.

Key Ventures and Leadership Roles

Founder & Venture Partner – Ennovate Ventures

In 2018, Francis founded Ennovate Ventures, a venture capital firm and innovation hub supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs in Africa’s tech ecosystem.

Through Ennovate, he has provided early-stage funding, mentorship, and capacity-building programs to founders looking to scale their businesses across the continent.

Key initiatives under Ennovate Ventures include:

• TheNextFund – A venture capital fund investing in high-potential tech startups in East Africa, offering a hybrid of funding and technical assistance.
• Startup Accelerator Programs – Providing tailored support, training, and market access to early-stage entrepreneurs.
• Impact-Driven Investments – Supporting startups that focus on financial inclusion, sustainability, and scalable technology solutions.

Chief Visionary – Get Haba (Fintech)

As the Chief Visionary at Get Haba, Francis is leading a fintech revolution in Africa, focusing on financial inclusion, payments, and digital banking solutions.

Get Haba aims to bridge financial gaps by creating accessible and scalable financial services that cater to businesses and individuals who are traditionally underserved by mainstream financial institutions.

Co-Founder – Serengeti Angels

Francis is also the co-founder of Serengeti Angels, a Tanzanian angel investor network that provides early-stage capital to promising African startups. 

Recognizing the critical funding gap for early-stage businesses, he has worked to mobilize capital, de-risk investments, and facilitate investor-founder connections to drive innovation and economic transformation across Africa.

Venture Lead – Plumar

At Plumar, Francis serves as the Venture Lead, playing a key role in connecting African startups with global talent, resources, and capital.

The platform provides strategic guidance, market expansion opportunities, and operational support for businesses looking to scale beyond their local markets.

Omorojie’s work is deeply rooted in Africa’s long-term economic transformation.

His mission is to democratize access to funding for African startups, particularly those led by underrepresented entrepreneurs.

He also aims to create scalable, impact-driven solutions that foster economic growth and job creation. 

His philosophy is “empower, fund, and build,” a mantra that reflects his commitment to equipping African entrepreneurs with the tools they need to succeed in an increasingly digital world.

Over the years, Francis has secured strategic partnerships, facilitated millions of dollars in funding for startups, and played a key role in Africa’s venture capital space.

His work has earned him recognition as one of the leading voices in African innovation and investment.