How to apply to HoaQ Fund as an African founder

TL;DR

HoaQ Fund invests in sector-agnostic companies at Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A, writes cheques of $25K -- $50K (fund); variable (syndicate), and takes applications through a direct online application.

Who HoaQ Fund is

HoaQ Fund is a Pan-African, Diaspora investor headquartered in Dublin. The fund describes its mandate as sector-agnostic. The thesis, in the fund's own words: Backing founders using technology to build the economic infrastructure of Africa and for Africans, from pre-seed through Series A.

On the ground, HoaQ Fund operates as a Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A investor with an Africa focus described as "Africa and African diaspora". The fund's managing partner, hoaq fund is Yewande Odumosu, alongside Joe Kinvi (Co-founder (now at Borderless)) and Folakemi Osho (Head of HoaQ Club (syndicate)).

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: 50% of classified portfolio companies are in Fintech, and 50% are in SaaS.
Cheque size: $25K -- $50K (fund); variable (syndicate)
Geography focus: Pan-African, Diaspora / Yes -- Africa and African diaspora

How to apply

Apply directly at https://www.hoaq.co/the-hoaq-fund. That link is the fund's own application channel, listed in their Trampoline entry as of 2026-07-29. 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

HoaQ Fund does not have a named portfolio company list on their Trampoline fund page, but the sector split of their classified portfolio breaks down as 50% Fintech, 50% SaaS. Geographically, 50% Nigeria, 50% UK (diaspora). This is based on 2 classified portfolio companies.

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 HoaQ Fund have a sector focus?

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

What stage does HoaQ Fund typically write cheques at?

HoaQ Fund invests at Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A, with cheque sizes of $25K -- $50K (fund); variable (syndicate).

Do you need a warm intro to apply to HoaQ Fund?

No. HoaQ Fund 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 HoaQ Fund invest outside Pan-African, Diaspora?

HoaQ Fund's Africa focus is described as "Africa and African diaspora". Check the full fund profile for the exact geographic boundaries before you apply.

Is HoaQ Fund a remote or in-person fund?

HoaQ Fund's format is listed as Remote-first (dual vehicle: fund + angel syndicate).