
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
CEO and Founder, OmniRetail
2019 - PRESENT
Angel Investor in 20 Companies
PRESENT
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.
Achievements
Active Retail Partners
Households Benefited
Companies Invested in
African Countries Serving
Global Awards
Awards

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

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.

Africa's 40 Under 40 Icons 2023

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
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.
Insight Shared in Events
Latest News
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OmniRetail holistic approach takes prize for Nigeria - Financial Times
Integrated B2B platform digitises supply chains of everyday consumer essentials — from toothpastes to cornflakes

The Ranking: Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies 2024 - Financial Times
Omniretail — that came top. A B2B ecommerce platform that helps small retailers, kiosk owners, and market traders digitise their business.

What African B2B e-commerce startups can learn from OmniRetail’s profitable run - Tech Crunch
Hyperlocal logistics and service partners drive OmniRetail to profitability in harsh B2B e-commerce industry
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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.