Iyinoluwa Aboyeji

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji OON (born Iyinoluwa Samuel Aboyeji on March 28, 1991, in Lagos, Nigeria) is a prominent Nigerian entrepreneur and venture capitalist known for his instrumental role in establishing some of Africa's most successful technology companies. He is recognized for co-founding Andela, a global talent network for software developers, and serving as the former Managing Director and co-founder of Flutterwave, a leading payment technology company in Africa.Early Life and Education Aboyeji was born to parents from Warri, Delta State. He completed his secondary education at Loyola Jesuit College in Abuja, earning his Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination in 2007. Following this, he attended Columbia International College. Aboyeji later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Legal Studies and International Development from the University of Waterloo in Canada, graduating in 2012. Early in his career, he interned at the United Nations Youth Alliance when he was 18 and managed Imprint Publications, a Canadian publishing firm. He also founded an education company called Bookneto Inc.Career Progression and Major Achievements Aboyeji has been a driving force in the African tech ecosystem, particularly known for his focus on addressing infrastructure and talent gaps. **Andela:** In 2014, he co-founded Andela, an innovative global job placement network that trains and connects African software developers with global companies. Andela quickly became a pioneer in remote work and was recognized as one of the first African companies to attract significant funding from top-tier international investors. **Flutterwave:** Following his success at Andela, Aboyeji co-founded Flutterwave in 2016. As Managing Director, he helped establish the company as a unified payment API that allows businesses to accept and process payments across Africa. His leadership was crucial in the company's early growth and its emergence as a major player in the FinTech space. He stepped down from his role as CEO in 2018. **Future Africa:** Since March 2019, Aboyeji has served as a General Partner at Future Africa, an investment and technology company dedicated to funding innovators who are building a prosperous and sustainable future for Africa. The organization focuses on technology, media, and infrastructure.Notable Works and Recognition Aboyeji’s work has been cited as foundational to the growth of the Nigerian and African tech industry. He was cited as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Africans by *New African* magazine in 2019. He also holds the Nigerian national honor of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON). In addition to his primary ventures, he has served as an advisory board member of the Share Africa Project since April 2019.Current Status Iyinoluwa Aboyeji continues his entrepreneurial endeavors as a General Partner at Future Africa, focusing on leveraging capital and partnerships to support African tech startups. He is regarded as an influential voice and thought leader in global technology and entrepreneurship, particularly concerning Africa’s economic development.