Mathias Léopoldie

An experienced angel investor focusing on early-stage technology ventures in Africa. He is the CEO and co-founder of Julaya, a fintech company based in Côte d'Ivoire that offers digital payment and lending accounts for African businesses of all sizes. Julaya serves over 1,500 companies, processes $400 million in transactions, and has raised $10 million in funding. Under his leadership, Julaya has expanded its services to several African countries, including Cameroon and Senegal, aiming to enhance financial inclusion and streamline payment processes for businesses across the continent. In addition to his role at Julaya, Mathias has been actively involved in supporting other African startups. He has invested in REasy, a Cameroonian trade finance platform that simplifies cross-border commerce for African SMEs by combining payments, logistics, and compliance in a single app. The company raised $1.8 million in a pre-seed round, with investors including Ingressive Capital, Launch Africa, 54 Collective, Digital Africa, Christophe Chausson, Joël Nana Kontchou, and Mathias himself. This investment reflects his commitment to fostering innovation and economic development in Africa. Mathias's investment philosophy centers on identifying and supporting innovative solutions that address critical challenges in Africa. He believes in the potential of technology to drive economic growth and improve quality of life across the continent. His strategic focus includes sectors such as fintech, e-commerce, logistics, cybersecurity, healthcare, energy, AI, agriculture, transportation, media, education, retail, real estate, and manufacturing. By leveraging his expertise and network, Mathias continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of African technology ventures.

Innovative solutions addressing critical challenges in Africa, Scalable business models, Strong management teams, Potential for significant impact on economic development