How to apply to 4DX Ventures as an African founder

TL;DR

4DX Ventures invests in sector-agnostic companies at Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A, writes cheques of $100K – $500K, and takes applications through a direct online application.

Who 4DX Ventures is

4DX Ventures is a Pan-African, MENA investor headquartered in New York; offices in Accra, Cairo, Nairobi. The fund describes its mandate as sector-agnostic. The thesis, in the fund's own words: Connect people, ideas, and capital to create a thriving African continent and a vibrant global community

On the ground, 4DX Ventures operates as a Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A investor with an Africa focus described as "Yes - Pan-African (US-Africa bridge)". The fund's co-founder & managing partner is Walter Baddoo, alongside Peter Orth (Co-Founder & Managing Partner) and Daniel Marlo (Managing Partner).

What they invest in

Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A
Sectors: Sector-agnostic. The fund calls itself sector-agnostic, but its actual portfolio tells a more concentrated story: 35% of classified portfolio companies are in Fintech, and 16% are in E-commerce.
Cheque size: $100K – $500K
Geography focus: Pan-African, MENA / Yes - Pan-African (US-Africa bridge)

How to apply

Apply directly at https://www.4dxventures.com/contact. That link is the fund's own application channel, listed in their Trampoline entry as of 2026-07-24. Fill out whatever the form asks for completely: skipped fields read as a rushed application, and a rushed application is an easy first-pass reject at any fund fielding more submissions than it can meaningfully review.

Portfolio pattern

4DX Ventures's portfolio, as listed in their Trampoline fund page, includes:

Flutterwave (Nigeria): Pan-African payments infrastructure, Multiple rounds (valued at $3B+)
Andela (Nigeria): Global technical talent marketplace, Multiple rounds
Autochek (Nigeria): Pan-African digital automotive marketplace, Multiple rounds
Nomba (Nigeria): SME payment and operations suite, Multiple rounds
Rise (acquired Chaka) (Nigeria): Wealth management platform, Multiple rounds

That spread gives you a sense of what a real check from 4DX Ventures has funded, not just what the thesis claims it funds.

Before you apply

Have these ready before you reach out:

Deck: Check your readiness first so you know where the gaps are
Metrics dashboard: Set up your metrics dashboard so you can show real traction, not slides
Cap table
A one-line description of what your company does

FAQ

Does 4DX Ventures have a sector focus?

4DX Ventures describes its mandate as sector-agnostic, meaning it does not restrict itself to a fixed list of sectors.

What stage does 4DX Ventures typically write cheques at?

4DX Ventures invests at Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A, with cheque sizes of $100K – $500K.

Do you need a warm intro to apply to 4DX Ventures?

No. 4DX Ventures takes applications through a form on their website, so a warm intro is not required to apply, though it can still help your submission stand out.

Does 4DX Ventures invest outside Pan-African, MENA?

4DX Ventures's Africa focus is described as "Yes - Pan-African (US-Africa bridge)". Check the full fund profile for the exact geographic boundaries before you apply.

Is 4DX Ventures a remote or in-person fund?

4DX Ventures's format is listed as Remote / Hybrid (VC fund, not an accelerator).