We're building the data layer for African finance.
Mission, team, and operating values behind Datab.
Legible. Accountable. Bankable.
Why Datab exists
Nigeria's informal finance sector manages trillions in member assets with limited digital infrastructure. Datab builds practical, offline-first systems designed for real operating conditions and trust-led institutions.
This is not core banking and not another lightweight app. It is purpose-built infrastructure for institutions with unreliable internet, mixed digital maturity, and members who depend on operational trust.
The team
Founder Equity
Ayobami
Founder & CEO/CTO
Built DatabStudio, Atlas Core, and Datab Edge from scratch. Invested ₦2 million personal capital before raising external funding.
Core Team
Shayo
Growth & Trust Lead
Leads institution onboarding, client relationships, and compliance frameworks across Lagos and Southwest cooperative networks.
Core Team
Sonia
Operations & Support Lead
Runs field deployments and hypercare programmes, including Node Lite hardware setup and support workflows.
Core Team
Abibat
Risk Analyst
Monitors portfolio health daily with emphasis on guarantor graph analysis and early delinquency detection.
Core Team
Amaka
Lead Risk Analyst
Leads risk methodology, Atlas credit band modelling, and team training on emerging portfolio risk patterns.
Compliance & Credentials
- • CAC Registered
- • NDPA 2023 Compliant
- • NDPC Registration In Progress
- • NIMC API Applicant
Values
- • Privacy by default — member NINs are hashed on entry and never exposed across the network.
- • Offline first — operations remain available regardless of internet quality.
- • Institutional trust — Datab infrastructure strengthens institutions serving communities.
Timeline
1. 2025 Q4: Company incorporated. Product development begins.
2. 2026 Q1: DatabStudio v1 complete. First institution deployment.
3. 2026 Q2: Atlas Core live — 2-node network. WhatsApp module activated.
4. 2026 Q3: Pre-seed fundraising. Second and third institution deployed.
5. 2027: Series A preparation. 6+ institutions. Atlas network effects active.