A Global Platform for Diaspora Connection
Ulolle connect the African diaspora through a digital community, marketplace, and cultural content hub - bridging online collaboration today with hospitality spaces tomorrow.
From Vision to Venture
- Sparked by my experiences at Afro Future and the Year of Return
- My Friend Temi and I hosted Goats Only, a global diaspora party in Accra
- Guests came from the U.S., U.K., Canada, Amsterdam
- Sourcing vendors was hard → revealed a broken infrastructure
- Realized the need for a diaspora-to-ground collaboration platform
- The first year was an instant success.
- We were in awe of people from all parts of the diaspora networking and engaging with each other
- Realized the need for a diaspora-to-ground collaboration platform
- The following year We decided to source all vendors on our own
- We had issues sourcing vendors on our own.
- We had difficulty finding the vendor seven with templates of last year.
- We had to source vendors in the US and see if they were coming to Africa during the same period.
- Our overall intention was to hire mostly African vendors however had to source US vendors.
- Dubai is investing in Ghana’s tech sector
- Nigeria has one of the youngest populations in the world
- First-gen creatives in the diaspora are shaping global culture
- UloIle is my answer—a bridge for culture, collaboration, and capital
Our Mission & Vision
UloIle is a diasporic cultural sanctuary and digital bridge
We aim to redefine “home” for the global black community
We believe everyone has a creative gene – our role is to unlock it, connect it, and elevate it
UloIle is a hybrid ecosystem: a flagship venue + a digital platform connecting the African diaspora through, culture, creativity, and collaboration
Identity
Our Targets
Global Diaspora: creatives, professionals, digital nomads Ages 25-40, mobile-first, culturally connected, heritage minded, community-seeking, high social engagement
Our Audience
In Lagos, Accra, Capetown, Kigali, Nairobi, London, Paris, Amsterdam, NYC, Houston, Atlanta, Washington, DC, Toronto
Fields Tech, Fashion, Engineering, Architecture, Culinary, Medicine, Education, Marketing, Finance, Music
Market Problem
- Diaspora Africans lack a home base for cultural reconnection
- African creatives lack high-end, expressive venues
- No unified hospitality-tech brand ties together food, music, identity, and reconnection
Market Opportunity
- $4B+ diaspora lifestyle economy fueling demand for cultural spaces
- Nigeria’s creative sector adds $7B+ to GDP (film, music, food)
- Ghana’s “Year of Return” drew 1.1M+ diaspora tourists
- Kenya’s creative economy makes up ~5% of GDP, centered in Nairobi
Uloile Solution
Flagship Venue
Afrofusion food, curated events, artist residences, workspace, Nomad lounge, conference center
Digital Platform
Social networking, event discovery, diaspora collaboration, diaspora marketplace
Local activation + Global connection
The Ulolle App: Your Digital Ecosystem
A super-app designed to foster connection, collaboration, and commerce for the global diaspora through a suite of innovative, AI-powered features.
FLAGSHIP VENUE
EXPERIENCE
Uloile Lagos…And Beyond
Afro-luxury design, indoor/outdoor fusion, sound first spaces
Diaspora dinner parties, storytelling nights, fashion/art events, international business symposiums.
Members only lounges, flexible use studios, wellness integrations
Lagos template to be duplicated in Accra, Capetown, Johannesburg, Nairobi, Dakar, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Toronto, Houston, Washington, DC…. Latin America the next frontier
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DIGITAL PLATFORM FEATURES (APP)
UloIle App
- Member profiles, messaging, diaspora discovery feed
- MONTHLY QUESTIONS What is your creative question for the month? What is your entrepreneurial question for the month? What is your Humanitarian question for the month?
- 2 out of 3 questions must be asked to maintain membership
- MARKETPLACE sell services, art, products, across the diaspora
- Bi-Annual collaboration features on the app providing promotion and exposure to members
- Real-time sync with in-person venues + Global access
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DIGITAL PLATFORM FEATURES (APP)
AI Matching Model (Integrated At Onnoarding)
- Users answer short Interest + Personality questions at sign up
- Matching is automatic and required—no swipe, no opt-
in - Monthly intros to 1-3 global peers with shared creative thinking
- Cross-industry pairings spark new projects,
partnerships, and friendships - Matching group changes every 6 months
- Designed to build international collaboration not just local networks
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DIGITAL PLATFORM INNOVATION ENGINE
UloIle App
Profiles with creative + professional tags
Event discovery, local integrations
Smart networking algorithm
Livestream access to major events
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HOW THE ULOILE APP WORKS
Onboarding Process
User completes profile with industry, location, personality inputs. Monthly themed creative questions + interest based tags
Smart Matching
Users are algorithmically matched across fields and geography. Encouraged to collaborate,share ideas, or attend events together
Global Event Discoveries
Geo-tagged listing of UloIle and community events across Africa and the diaspora
Diaspora Marketplace
A curated platform toshare offerings, services, products
Venue Integration
In-app booking for inperson event spaces, creative rooms, and Nomad Lounge. App-exclusive offers for venue members (e.g.,g member only dinners)
NOMAD LOUNGE
Members Only Travel Lounge
- Lounge Space for Nomad Tier members with no overnight beds
- For Layovers, late check-outs, and flight transitions
- Concierge level hospitality, workspace access, Uber/Boltpickup zone
- Culturally immersive + functional, like an airportlounge for diaspora travelers
HOW THE ULOILE APP WORKS
Soho House
Private, members-onlyphysical spaces (clubs, hotels, studios) in major global cities
STRENGTH Brandprestige, curated lifestyle, creative-class appeal
GAP Lacks diaspora-specific cultural focus ordigital-native community engagement expensive
OUR EDGE Culturally immersive, Afro-diasporic storytelling and digita lscaling
STRENGTH Brandprestige, curated lifestyle, creative-class appeal
GAP Lacks diaspora-specific cultural focus ordigital-native community engagement expensive
OUR EDGE Culturally immersive, Afro-diasporic storytelling and digita lscaling
The Gathering Spot
Black-owned,membership based club with professional networking and events
STRENGTH Strongphysical presence and cultural credibility in US cities
GAPLimited global reach and underdeveloped tech integration
OUREDGE Global reach, digital platform, and monthly culturalcapsules for connection
STRENGTH Strongphysical presence and cultural credibility in US cities
GAPLimited global reach and underdeveloped tech integration
OUREDGE Global reach, digital platform, and monthly culturalcapsules for connection
Afropolitan
Digital nationconcept blending blockchain, events, and governance
STRENGTH Boldpan-African digital-first community with strong visionary narrative
GAP Nophysical space or physical experience
OUREDGE Venue + App duality for grounded, tangible experiencesthat can scale
STRENGTH Boldpan-African digital-first community with strong visionary narrative
GAP Nophysical space or physical experience
OUREDGE Venue + App duality for grounded, tangible experiencesthat can scale
Amplify Africa
Afro-centric media& events company bridging entertainment and culture
STRENGTH Deepcelebrity ties, brand partnerships, large-scale event production
GAP Primarily event-based; lacks community continuity or membership retention
OUREDGE Digital network and curated member experiences yearround
STRENGTH Deepcelebrity ties, brand partnerships, large-scale event production
GAP Primarily event-based; lacks community continuity or membership retention
OUREDGE Digital network and curated member experiences yearround
Okay Africa
Media brandcelebrating African music, politics, and pop culture
STRENGTHMassive cultural authority and content reach
GAP Passive consumption model, no member interactivity or space for deep connection
OUREDGE Participatory, co-creative, and community-owned
STRENGTHMassive cultural authority and content reach
GAP Passive consumption model, no member interactivity or space for deep connection
OUREDGE Participatory, co-creative, and community-owned
OUR TARGET
$700k
App + platform MVP→scale
$800k
Lagos venue buildout+ ops
$250k
Pop-ups, global activations
$150k
Brand content, legal, runway
This is Our Target
$2MILLION
USER PERSONAS & TARGET AUDIENCE
Global Diaspora,creatives, professionals, digital nomads
Ages 25-40 mobile-first, heritage-minded, community-seeking
In Lagos, Accra,Dakar, Capetown, Johannesburg, Nairobi, Amsterdam, London, Paris,Houston, Washington, DC
FIELDS tech, fashion,music, education, healthcare, culinary, architecture, finance, marketing
COMMUNITY-LED MARKETING STRATEGY
Instagram- firstbrand voice
Diaspora TikTok campaign
Partnerships with music curators, food critics, artists
Brand playlists, city takeover, recaps
SCALABLE REVENUE MODEL
Membership Tiers
App-Only, Diaspora, Nomad, Tastemaker
Tastemaker Tiers
Premium event access + ownership model
Dining & Lounge
High-margin F&B + curated programming
This is Our Target
$2 MILLION
Digital Monetization
Platform commissions + premium features
Brand Sponsorship
Music, travel, fashion, spirits
Livestreams
Ticketed digital access to global events
UNIT ECONOMICS SUMMARY
10/month →$120/year
App, Only Tier
$100/month →$1200/year
Diaspora Tier (venue +app)
$150/month →$1800/year
Nomad Tier
(Nomad Lounge Access)
(Nomad Lounge Access)
$250/month →$3000/year
(limited availability)
(limited availability)
Tastemaker Tier
( all above + 1 premium curated event)
( all above + 1 premium curated event)
High average revenue per member, with built-in tier mobility and upsell potential
Model supports recurring revenue, high-margin digital scaling, and venue-driven engagement
Model supports recurring revenue, high-margin digital scaling, and venue-driven engagement
CUSTOMER LIFETIME VALUE & CUSTOMER ACQUISITION COST SUMMARY
App, Only Tier
CLV$180
EstimatedCAC $35
CLV:CACRatio 5.1x
Diaspora Tier
CLV$2,160
EstimatedCAC $100
CLV:CACRatio 21.6x
Nomad Tier
CLV$3,600
EstimatedCAC $175
CLV:CACRatio 20.6x
Tastemaker Tier
(limited availability)
CLV$7,500
EstimatedCAC $225
CLV:CACRatio 3.3x
| Tier | Monthly Fee | Retention (Years) | Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) | Estimated CAC | CLV: CAC Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App-Only | $10 | 1.5 | $180 | $35 | 5.1x |
| Diaspora | $100 | 1.8 | $2,160 | $100 | 21.6x |
| Nomad | $150 | 2.0 | $3,600 | $175 | 20.6x |
| Tastemaker | $250 | 2.5 | $7,500 | $225 | 33.3x |
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
1
Gold ($250K+)
Venue + app takeover, premier visibility
2
Silver ($100K+)
Co-branded experiences, signage, digital features
3
Community Partner
($25K-$50K)
($25K-$50K)
Activation space, social media rollouts
SCALABLE DIGITAL + BRAND REVENUE
Diaspora data licensing
IP Merch + Drops
Brand Collabs (Nike, Airbnb, Spotify, Meta)
Licensing & Localized partners
FUTURE REVENUE ENGINES
Tokenized memberships + loyalty perks
Ticket resale royalties
Global franchising model for UloIle hubs
FINANCIAL PLAN & BUDGET
The Ask-- $2 M Seed Round
$700k
App + platform MVP
Venue+ ops
$800k
Globalevent Series
$250k
Brandcontent, legal, runway
$150k
MILESTONES & TIMELINE
Phase 1
Digital Minimum Viable Product
Member profiles, Networking Feed, Event Calendar, Messaging or connection request,Marketplace
Phase 2
Diaspora Weekender Pop Ups
3day cultural experiences in cities like Lagos, Accra, and Nairobi. Gathers data+ content for app launch and investor traction
Phase 3
Lagos Flagship Opens
Afro-soulfusion restaurant (shortlist-style, chef-curated)Culturalevent space for founders, creatives, and brands, blueprint for future globalhubs
Phase 4
Expansion
Capetown, Nairobi, Kigali
SUMMARY & COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
- App and Venue Experience is the firstdigital to physical pipeline in tech and hospitality
- Not only creating community but industrychanging partnerships throughout the globe
- Smart matching AI for creatives,entrepreneurs, professionals, nomads
- Smart matching AI for creatives,entrepreneurs, professionals, nomads
- Smart matching AI for creatives,entrepreneurs, professionals, nomads
- Smart matching AI for creatives,entrepreneurs, professionals, nomads
REALISTIC APP DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE & FEEDBACK LOOP
PHASE 1
AlphaPrototype (3 months) – core feature testing in-house
PHASE 2
Privatebeta (3-6 months) – test group of 50-100 members (invite-only)
PHASE 3
PublicBeta (3 months)- app available on iOS/Android to all Nomad Tier users
PHASE 4
Launch+Feedback Cycles (6 months post –launch) – continuous updates, bug fixes, UXrefinements
GO-TO-MARKET LAUNCH PLAN
Launch Timeline
Private Beta App →Soft Launce Event →Pop-ups → Official Opening
Early Acquisition Channels
Social mediamicro-influencers, diaspora-focused newsletters, founder-led outreach, eventpartnerships
First Major Event
A flagship launchparty that fuses food, art, and entrepreneurship—inviting creatives, founders,and local influencers
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MEET OUR TEAM
Dr. Emmanuel Onyeyirim, MD
FOUNDER
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EXIT OPPORTUNITIES & INVESTOR RETURN PROFILE
ULOILE’S Business Model Includes Multiple Scalable Revenue Streams
- Membership subscriptions
- Cultural licensing
- Event-based profit centers
- Digital marketplace + data monetization
- Growth strategy is designed for multi-region expansion with low Cap Ex due to licensing and digital leverage
Strategic Exit Pathways May Include
- Acquisition by global hospitality or lifestyle brands (e.g., Airbnb, Soho House, Spotify)
- Acquisition by culture-driven tech platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Discord, Meta, Snapchat)
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