One Day Yes

One Day Yes is an early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to investing in African female founders across multiple sectors. The firm operates with a long-term investment horizon, aiming to build generational companies throughout Africa. They focus on networked businesses that enhance the functionality of underserved markets by connecting fragmented nodes. Their investment strategy emphasizes large user bases with highly engaged users. The firm invests at various stages, from Pre-Seed to Series B and beyond, with check sizes ranging from approximately $250,000 to $1 million. Their investment horizon spans around 10 years, reflecting a commitment to long-term growth and value creation. One Day Yes is particularly interested in businesses that can connect fragmented nodes to one another, fostering networked solutions that address market inefficiencies. Portfolio companies include Kwara, a credit union-led challenger bank in Kenya; Cashi, a payment network in Sudan; FoondaMate, a student co-pilot in South Africa; Aku, a payment network in Nigeria; and Mindjoy, an AI platform for educators in South Africa. These investments showcase the firm's dedication to supporting innovative solutions that cater to the unique needs of African markets.

Female-founded startups, Innovative solutions addressing market inefficiencies, Scalable business models with large user bases