Odunayo Eweniyi, co‑founder and Chief Operating Officer of PiggyVest, is reshaping how millions of Nigerians save, invest, and build wealth. Under her leadership, PiggyVest has emerged as Nigeria’s most prominent digital savings and micro‑investment platform, transforming age‑old financial habits into modern, accessible tools.Wikipedia+15Business Elites Africa+15dawncommission.org+15
From Engineering Scholar to Financial Innovator
Eweniyi earned a first‑class degree in Computer Engineering from Covenant University in 2013, showing early promise in tech and solving real‑world problems. Drawing inspiration from the traditional “kolo” (wooden piggy bank), she and co‑founders launched PiggyBank.ng in 2016—later rebranded as PiggyVest. Their goal: automate savings using tech, simplify discipline, and democratize wealth-building.thebenchmark.com.ng+6founderraise.com+6Accomplish Magazine+6
Disrupting the Financial Status Quo
What began with a few hundred users in 2016 has grown into a platform serving over 5–6 million Nigerians, with billions of naira saved and invested. PiggyVest offers automated savings, fixed deposits, and investment options in sectors like agriculture and transportation. The company reportedly processes ₦44,000 per second in savings and has seen cumulative payouts surpass ₦2 trillion.dawncommission.org+3TechCabal+3Business Elites Africa+3
Operational Discipline Fuels Growth
As COO, Eweniyi oversees everything from user experience and team management to scalability, compliance, and investor relations. Her strategic drive and focus on operational excellence helped PiggyVest navigate early resource constraints and skepticism, leading to a successful $1.1 million seed round and continued growth.WIRED+13Business Elites Africa+13Accomplish Magazine+13
Championing Women-Led Tech and Civic Leadership
Odunayo is not just a fintech leader—she’s also an advocate for gender equality and civic empowerment:
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In 2020, she co‑founded the Feminist Coalition, a women‑led group that played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s #EndSARS protests. The group raised over ₦147 million to support protesters with legal, medical, and humanitarian aid.Wikipedia+14dawncommission.org+14Business Elites Africa+14
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In 2021, she co‑launched FirstCheck Africa, an angel investment fund dedicated to supporting women‑led startups across Africa, providing both funding and mentorship early on.africa-hbsclub.com+9dawncommission.org+9Accomplish Magazine+9
Prestigious Recognition and Global Influence
Odunayo’s achievements have earned widespread acclaim:
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TIME100 Next (2021)
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Bloomberg 50 Innovators (2020)
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Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 (Technology, 2019)
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Forbes Woman Africa Technology & Innovation Award (2022)
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World Women in Fintech Power List, Future Awards Africa, Quartz Africa InnovatorsWomen in Tech Silicon Roundabout 2024+12dawncommission.org+12Accomplish Magazine+12
Beyond those, she serves on the board of Village Capital, was named a Bloomberg New Economy Catalyst, and continues to mentor young entrepreneurs and women building in tech.thebenchmark.com.ng+7africatechsummit.com+7africa-hbsclub.com+7
Vision for Inclusive Finance and Purposeful Leadership
Eweniyi often emphasizes: “Financial discipline doesn’t have to be complicated. It just needs to be accessible.” Her approach intertwines technology with social impact, seeking to uplift underserved communities—especially women and young people—through greater access, learning, and empowerment.dawncommission.org+6Accomplish Magazine+6Business Elites Africa+6
Her exceptional blend of fintech innovation and civic leadership continues to inspire a new generation of African entrepreneurs who aim to build both wealth and equity.
