Ugo Okoye is a Venture Partner at V8 Capital Partners. He is the founder and CEO of iConcepts, a leading VAS & telecoms service provider with mobile operator connections across Africa delivering digital media content and communication services for global brands such as CNN, Sky Sports, Forbes, CocaCola, Cadbury & Nigerian Breweries. IConcepts launched the first mobile subscription service in Nigeria allowing subscribers to access content such as CNN breaking news, Sky Sports alerts, ChannelsTV alerts, stock quotes, lifestyle tips & more on mobile.

In 2018, Ugo founded Bambooks.io, Africa’s first digital library subscription service allowing corporates, educational institutions and individuals access African authored content. Ugo is a founding member of WASPAN (Wireless Application Service Providers of Nigeria) and a Director at Youtopiabeauty.com, a leading ecommerce retailer with global customers. He currently sits on the board of directors for Bambooks, V8 Valley and V8 Growthlabs.

He obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science & Engineering from Imperial College London and is an alumnus of the London Business School.