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John Onwualu

Principal at Flourish Ventures

San Francisco, California

Overview 

John Onwualu is a Principal at Flourish Ventures in San Francisco, with a background including roles at U.S. International Development Finance Corporation and Morgan Stanley. He has expertise in investing in Series A and Seed stages, particularly in the Insurance and FinTech sectors in the San Francisco Bay Area. Highlights of his career include co-founding and managing Afia Capital, as well as holding a Vice President position at Morgan Stanley.

Work Experience 

  • Principal

    2022 - Current

    Venture Capital | US Fintech

  • Co-Founder & Managing Partner

    2019

    Growth Equity | Venture Capital

Afia Capital is an investment platform that connects elite athletes with companies where they can have a significant investment effect.

  • Managing Director

    2020 - 2021

    Growth Equity | Venture Capital

U.S. International Development Finance Corp is America’s development bank.

  • Manager

    2019 - 2020

    Business Operations | M&A

SoFi is a finance company that offers a range of lending and wealth management services.

Raised $4,845,067,367.00 from Coatue, Baron Capital, Chamath Palihapitiya, T. Rowe Price, BlackRock, Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), Altimeter Capital, Hedosophia and Durable Capital Partners.

  • Vice President

    2013 - 2019

    Investment Banking | Leveraged Finance | Emerging Markets

Morgan Stanley Venture Partners is a private equity firm that invests in high-growth companies in the technology and healthcare industries.

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