ABOUT BACKBONE
Backbone Capital is a venture capital firm that provides early stage capital funding to start-up and emerging technology companies in Africa that are run by entrepreneurs who have vision, determination, drive, and strong business models.
History
Founded in 2025 by Bako Ambianda, Backbone Capital was established with a clear mission — to empower Africa’s next generation of entrepreneurs. The firm is a disruptive technology venture capital company, led by a dynamic team of seasoned executives with extensive experience across technology, venture capital, business building, and entrepreneurship.
Our founder, Bako Ambianda, is a renowned international business development expert and investor who has been instrumental in launching impactful development and investment programs across the world. Over the years, he has received numerous accolades for his unwavering commitment to driving sustainable economic growth and strengthening Africa’s global competitiveness.
Backbone Capital operates as a long-term Africa-focused capital vehicle, dedicated to investing and reinvesting across the continent. The firm is building a diversified portfolio of high-growth African companies and innovative products, fueling Africa’s next wave of technological and economic advancement.
Our Team
We bring together deep expertise in frontier market innovation and the financial strength to scale transformative ideas across Africa.
Bako Ambianda
Managing Partner
Bako Ambianda leads the firm with over 15 years of experience spanning media, venture capital, technology, and FMCG. His strategic leadership has been instrumental in positioning Backbone Capital as a leading technology investor in Sub-Saharan Africa.
DANIEL ARTHUR
INVESTMENT ASSOCIATE
Daniel Arthur is responsible for supporting investment activities including deal sourcing, financial analysis, due diligence, and portfolio management.
Petra Matinson
PARTNER
Petra Matinson supports innovative founders with strategy, and networks to accelerate business growth and market expansion.
DR. KING MAIN
PARTNER
Dr. King Main is responsible for providing market access, industry expertise, and long-term support for scaling impactful ventures.
PARTNERS
WHY AFRICA
In the next thirty years, one in four people on Earth will live in Africa. By the end of the century, that number will rise to two in five.
Africa is the fastest-growing continent—by both population and GDP—with economic growth across its nations outpacing most of the world, even during global downturns. Given this trajectory, the 21st century belongs to Africa: as Africa goes, so goes the world.
The continent holds some of the most pressing challenges—and greatest opportunities—of our time. Meeting them will require bold, innovative solutions driven by Africa’s entrepreneurs and creatives.
Backbone Capital exists to identify, support, and build alongside these visionaries who are shaping the future from the African continent outward.
Driving the global growth of African technology-led businesses through strategic funding, expert insights, and powerful networks
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