Who We Are
Founded by industry visionaries, Sportiva Venture Studio (SVS) bridges sports, technology, finance, and business to accelerate African innovation.
Our Vision
To lead Africa's sporttech revolution by empowering generations through data-driven solutions that connect, enhance, and elevate the continent's sports ecosystem.
Our Mission
To nurture, fund, and scale exceptional sporttech startups, driving measurable value for athletes, fans, and partners across Africa and beyond.
Our Vision & Mission
Vision
To lead Africa's sporttech revolution by empowering generations through data-driven solutions that connect, enhance, and elevate the continent's sports ecosystem.
Mission
To nurture, fund, and scale exceptional sporttech startups, driving measurable value for athletes, fans, and partners across Africa and beyond.
Our Core Values: What Sets Sportiva Venture Studio (SVS) Apart
Entrepreneurial Rigor
We treat every concept like a company—testing fast, validating with real data, and refining through disciplined sprints. We back only the strongest signals, ensuring every venture is grounded in evidence and potential for scale.
Founder-First Partnership
Sportiva Venture Studio (SVS) operates as a true co-builder. We invest not just capital, but deep technical and business expertise—immersing alongside founders as hands-on partners, not distant investors.
Iterative Excellence
We believe in rapid experimentation, continuous improvement, and failing fast—learning at every turn to produce companies primed for growth and resilience.
Community-Driven Collaboration
Our network is our superpower. From sport federations to fintech partners and mentors, we create a unique ecosystem where collaboration, trust, and open knowledge-sharing drive superior outcomes.
Impact with Integrity
We prioritize ventures that catalyze positive, measurable change for athletes, businesses, and fans across Africa. At every decision point, we operate with transparency, inclusion, and a commitment to shared success.
Data-Driven Decisions
At Sportiva Venture Studio (SVS), instinct is informed by insight. We leverage data, feedback, and market intelligence to kill weak ideas fast and double down where the evidence is strong.
Why Sportiva Venture Studio (SVS)?
Our unique approach blends the velocity and discipline of a world-class startup studio with Africa's diverse opportunity landscape. We don't just fund ideas—we build the team, technology, and real partnerships behind tomorrow's sporttech powerhouses. Sportiva Venture Studio (SVS) is where shared ambition meets proven studio process, delivering not just growth, but enduring value for our founders and their communities.
Our Founders
Olufemi Abioye
Sport tech pioneer, digital transformation leader, and community builder with 20+ years of impact across Africa. Olufemi has led multiple successful ventures and is passionate about leveraging technology to transform African sports.
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James O. Alabi
Technology executive, systems thinker, and product architect with a proven record in AI, blockchain, fintech, and mentoring. James brings deep technical expertise and a passion for building scalable solutions that drive meaningful impact.
View LinkedIn ProfileSportiva Venture Studio (SVS) Philosophy
At Sportiva Venture Studio (SVS), we believe in fast, data-informed, iterative company building—testing ideas quickly, supporting only those that win real traction, and building lasting impact across the African sports ecosystem.
The Sportiva Venture Studio (SVS) Edge
Why our approach delivers repeatable, validated outcomes
Studio Model
Hands-on co-building with dedicated resources, technical expertise, and operational support from day one.
+ Accelerator
Structured mentorship, networking opportunities, and intensive growth programs to fast-track your development.
+ Incubator
Long-term support, workspace access, and comprehensive business development guidance throughout your journey.
Ready to Join the Revolution?
Be part of Africa's sporttech transformation. Apply to join our next cohort or partner with us.