Vaino App LTD Joins FasterCapital's LaunchUp Program to Scale Africa’s First Decentralized Student Ecosystem
Vaino App LTD, a Nigeria-based edtech and fintech startup, has joined the LaunchUp program by FasterCapital. The company is on a mission to revolutionize education and financial inclusion for students across Africa by building the continent's first decentralized student ecosystem. Vaino App LTD is currently raising $800,000 to expand its platform, scale operations, and accelerate user acquisition across key African markets.
Founded by Prince Obi-Ijomah, Vaino App LTD provides students with tools to earn while they learn, engage in peer-to-peer commerce, access micro-scholarships, and gain crypto education. The platform blends gamified learning with a reward token system called $VNO, enabling students to convert academic participation into real economic value.
Hesham Zreik, CEO at FasterCapital, commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Vaino App LTD into our LaunchUp program. Their mission aligns perfectly with our vision of supporting startups that create impact through innovation. Their approach to integrating Web3 with education is timely and transformative.”
He added, “The team's strong connection to the student experience and their determination to bridge the financial and educational gap is inspiring. We believe Vaino App LTD is well-positioned to make a lasting difference in Africa’s edtech space.”
Prince Obi-Ijomah, Founder and CEO of Vaino App LTD, shared his excitement about the partnership: “Joining the LaunchUp program is a huge step forward for us. With FasterCapital’s support, we are not just building a product — we’re building a movement. This collaboration gives us the strategic backing to scale our platform and empower millions of students across Africa.”
The Vaino team continues to push the boundaries of what is possible for young Africans, combining technology, education, and decentralized finance to redefine campus life and student opportunity.