CEO and Founder of OmniRetail, Africa's #1 Fastest Growing Company in 2024 by Financial Times.

I’m Deepankar,
Entrepreneur, Investor, Ecosystem builder

16 Years

Experience

CEO and Founder of OmniRetail, Africa's #1 Fastest Growing Company in 2024 by Financial Times.

I’m Deepankar,
Entrepreneur, Investor, Ecosystem builder

16 Years

Experince

Member of Communities

My Journey

Angel Investor in 20 Companies

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CEO and Founder, Vconnect

March 2010 - January 2019

Mission For Africa

My mission is to digitally empower small businesses, catalyzing positive socioeconomic change across Africa. Since 2019, we have spearheaded OmniRetail, revolutionizing the distribution of essential goods. From food to personal care, our platform bridges the gap between urban abundance and rural scarcity, ensuring fair pricing and consistent access for all.

With over 140,000 retailers serving 14 million households across three countries, our impact is tangible. Our strategic partnerships and innovative technologies drive efficiency and inclusivity, setting us apart. We have seen remarkable success in transforming local economies and improving livelihoods. However, our journey is far from over. We are committed to expanding our reach, driving sustainable growth, and uplifting even more communities across the continent.

Through continuous innovation and collaboration, we aim to create lasting positive change, empowering small businesses and enriching lives.

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Global Awards

Awards

Africa Retail Award 2022

INNOVATING IN B2B RETAIL COMMERCE by NIGERIA INNOVATION SUBMIT OmniBiz awarded with the Nigeria Innovation Awards for outstanding organizations for our innovative impact and contributions to humanity.

Africa's Most Outstanding B2B E-COMMERCE

B2B E-COMMERCE PLATFORM BRAND OF THE YEAR 2022 Awarded for value Creation, Brand Building Efforts. OmniBiz was selected in the B2B category out of a list of 100

E-commerce Leadership 2022

E-commerce Leadership platform of the Year by Excel Awards, 2022 Excellence in B2B E-commerce Leadership platform of the year by Excel Awards, 2022

CEO of the Year

CEO of the Year by BrandCom 2022 Most Outstanding B2B E-commerce Brand of the Year.

Africa's Most Outstanding B2B E-COMMERCE

B2B E-COMMERCE PLATFORM BRAND OF THE YEAR 2022 Africa's Most Outstanding B2B E-COMMERCE PLATFORM BRAND OF THE YEAR 2022: African Brand Award: awarded for value Creation, Brand Building Efforts. OmniBiz was selected in the B2B category out of a list of 100

In Media

Holistic approach takes prize for Nigeria

OmniRetail has topped the FT’s list of Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies in 2024.

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The Economist - World Ahead 2023 Series

Contributed to The Economist – World Ahead 2023 series. It is a journey about enabling stake holders rather than replacing them.

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Africa's 40 Under 40 Icons 2023

From VConnect to OmniRetail: How Deepankar Rustagi is Digitally Unifying Africa’s Supply Chain
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Rethinking Metrics in B2B Ecommerce

In order to transform Africa’s traditional trade, B2B ecommerce companies need to help retailers profitably scale from owning one store to two or more

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Rethinking Metrics in B2B Ecommerce

In order to transform Africa’s traditional trade, B2B ecommerce companies need to help retailers profitably scale from owning one store to two or more

Africa's 40 Under 40 Icons 2023

In order to transform Africa’s traditional trade, B2B ecommerce companies need to help retailers profitably scale from owning one store to two or more

Top 30 Tech Minds in Africa

Insights from technocrats

Holistic approach takes prize for Nigeria

OmniRetail has topped the FT’s list of Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies in 2024.

The Economist - World Ahead 2023 Series

Contributed to The Economist – World Ahead 2023 series. It is a journey about enabling stake holders rather than replacing them.

Main Stage Appearances

Privilege of speaking at prestigious tech events worldwide.

Web Summit Qatar 2024

Infrastructure that's fueling retail growth across Africa.

LEAP24 Deep Fest Riyadh

Insights on "Growth of Embedded Finance and its Ripple Effects".

Harvard Business School's 26th Annual Africa Business Conference

Insights on navigating obstacles, exploring ways to move Africa forward.

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