Gbite Oduneye

Founder & General Partner at ODBA

Speaker

Gbite is the founder and General Partner at ODBA, a pioneering early-stage VC firm that champions innovative founders catalysing improbable success stories through technology. ODBA's dynamic portfolio encompasses Edtech, Fintech, Healthtech, and Logistics startups, with 17 investments to date. Notable ventures include Kuda, Treepz, Awabah, Edukoya, and GFA amongst others.

With multifaceted experience spanning over two decades across entrepreneurship, finance, and technology, Gbite's unwavering commitment is directed towards collaborative partnerships with enterprises poised for high-impact transformations. Drawing deeply from his journey as an entrepreneur in Africa, Gbite's hands-on engagement endows him with nuanced insights into the intricacies of operations and financial challenges that entrepreneurs navigate on the continent.

Gbite's understanding is fortified by his successful establishment of businesses in Africa, amplifying his holistic perspective as both a founder and a perceptive advisor within a diverse array of deals. His professional voyage was inaugurated as a strategic consultant in the finance sector in London, leaving an indelible imprint across Europe and Africa. This strategic bedrock serves as the bedrock for his role as a beacon of guidance for startups and esteemed blue-chip entities alike.