Since co-founding Flutterwave with Iyinoluwa Aboyeji in 2016, Olugbenga Agboola has been a dominant force in the African tech ecosystem, earning a reputation as one of the continent’s most influential and wealthy tech entrepreneurs. His visionary leadership as CEO has transformed the tech unicorn —with a staggering $3 billion valuation— into a powerhouse in the African fintech space.
Agboola has led Flutterwave to provide customers and businesses in Africa —and other developing markets— with unlimited possibilities leveraging on technology’s rapid adoption. The fintech firm’s remarkable growth trajectory has not gone unnoticed as it is now considering an initial public offering on the NASDAQ Exchange.
Agboola’s strong influence in the tech ecosystem has equally shot up his net worth reported to be in the billion-dollar range. His shares in Flutterwave alone are worth over $200 million, according to market valuation, yet, very little is known about his personal life. To underscore the continued success of Flutterwave and the lavish lifestyles enjoyed by many successful entrepreneurs in the tech industry, the 38-year old recently joined the ranks of homeowners in one of Florida’s most upscale neighbourhoods with his recent acquisition of a luxurious high-end residential property in Miami Beach for $7.1 million (N5.4 billion). Agboola reportedly purchased the sprawling 5,200-square-foot six-bedroom, seven-bathroom high-end property located in Miami Beach from the Boschetti Group, a renowned Florida-based real estate development company that specializes in luxurious high-end properties. Despite being a non-waterfront property, the house commanded a premium price, reflecting the recent trend of skyrocketing demand and prices for South Florida real estate.