Meet the Visionaries

Empowering Africa's
Next Generation
of Entrepreneurs

Brücke was born from the shared vision of two pioneering women who understood that Africa's startup ecosystem needed more than just capital—it needed authentic connections, cultural understanding, and unwavering support.

Hadiyyah Lawal

Hadiyyah Lawal

Co-Founder

Serial entrepreneur and ecosystem builder with deep expertise in healthtech, venture capital, and startup growth. Recognized for digitizing Nigeria's healthcare infrastructure and building bridges between African innovation and global opportunities through BRÜCKE and Path4Her.

HealthTech Venture Capital Ecosystem Building
Adeola Bukoye

Adeola Bukoye

Co-Founder

Canadian-based changemaker with deep Nigerian roots, bringing over a decade of banking and financial services leadership. Former Head of Collaborations at CIBN, co-founder of inclusive activewear brand DEOIZ, and educator advancing organizational change management and inclusive leadership.

Banking & Finance Business Development Inclusive Leadership
"We created Brücke because we believe Africa's entrepreneurs deserve partners who understand their journey, share their vision, and have the networks to turn their dreams into global success stories."
— Hadiyyah & Adeola, Founders
Full length shot of smiling adult man using laptop sitting at cafe table in office center while having work related conversation with female colleague, copy space
Our Story

From Shared Vision to Shared Success

Hadiyyah and Adeola's paths converged in Canada, where both had been building bridges between African innovation and global opportunities. Despite their different journeys, Hadiyyah from healthcare technology and ecosystem building, Adeola from banking and financial services, they shared an unshakeable belief in Africa's entrepreneurial potential.

Over countless conversations, they discovered their shared frustration: brilliant African innovators with world-changing solutions struggled to access the global networks, capital, and culturally-informed guidance they needed to scale. Traditional investment models often overlooked the unique opportunities and deep market insights that African entrepreneurs brought to the table.

Their passion ignited a simple yet powerful idea: what if there was a venture studio that truly understood both African contexts and global markets? That's when BRÜCKE was born, not just as a fund, but as the authentic bridge they wished had existed for every African founder with a dream worth pursuing.

Our Mission & Vision

Our Mission

To bridge the gap between Africa's most innovative entrepreneurs and global capital by providing culturally-informed guidance, strategic mentorship, and authentic networks that understand both local contexts and international markets.

Connect founders with investors who value African innovation
Provide mentorship rooted in cultural understanding
Facilitate sustainable, impactful business growth

Our Vision

A world where African entrepreneurs are recognized as global leaders, where innovative solutions born from African insights scale internationally, and where the continent's startup ecosystem thrives as a pillar of the global economy.

Africa recognized as a global innovation hub
1000+ successful companies by 2030
Sustainable economic impact across the continent

Our Core Values

The principles that guide everything we do and every relationship we build.

Authenticity

We build genuine relationships based on trust, transparency, and mutual respect.

Innovation

We celebrate creativity and support bold solutions to complex challenges.

Pan-African Pride

We champion Africa's diverse cultures, markets, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Excellence

We strive for the highest standards in everything we do for our founders.

Ready to Bridge Your Future?

Let's Build Africa's Next Success Story Together

Whether you're a founder ready to scale, an investor seeking authentic African opportunities, or a partner wanting to support our mission, we'd love to connect with you.

For Founders

Ready to take your startup to the next level? Join our community of ambitious African entrepreneurs.

Apply Now

For Investors

Discover vetted African startups with high growth potential and cultural expertise to guide your investments.

Learn More

For Partners

Join our network of organizations committed to empowering African entrepreneurship and innovation.

Partner With Us

Get in Touch

Have questions about our approach or want to learn more about how we can support your journey?

hadiyyah@brucke2capital.com Schedule a Meeting

"Together, we're not just building companies—we're building the future of African entrepreneurship."

— Hadiyyah & Adeola, Co-Founders