The Venture Codex

Participated · Seed · Aug 2026

Blockops Network builds blockchain infrastructure that allows banks, fintechs and payment companies to plug into blockchain rails via APIs, wallet infrastructure, and treasury management tools. Its Onchain Stacks product is focused specifically on stablecoin operations for institutional clients. The company targets institutional use cases such as cross-border settlement, treasury transfers, supplier payments, remittances, and payouts in emerging markets. Blockops reports dozens of enterprises in its pilot programme and says it has more than $100 million in potential stablecoin settlement volume in its pipeline. It is operating within Nigeria's fintech sector and is positioning itself as backend infrastructure for financial institutions rather than a consumer-facing crypto product.

Led · Seed · Aug 2026

Tennsa offers Tennsa OS, an "always-on operational intelligence layer" designed to unify disparate legacy systems and modern tools into a single digital brain for SMEs. The platform emphasizes a human-centric approach to AI, aiming to reduce operational friction and cognitive overload for business owners and workers. Tennsa OS surfaces proactive, actionable insights, explains underlying context, and streamlines daily administrative workflows rather than delivering raw data. The company positions its technology to free entrepreneurs from repetitive administrative tasks so they can focus on higher-value work. Tennsa is an early-stage, Cape Town-based startup that has just closed pre-seed backing from Oakvale Invest. Founder commentary in the article underscores the company’s focus on building AI around people rather than replacing them.