Global IT solutions provider Virtuosoft has officially set its sights on the African continent. With operations spanning the United States, UAE, Saudi Arabia, France, and Pakistan, the firm is now expanding into Nigeria and Ghana as its first African markets.
Azher Rizvi, the company’s Chief Operating Officer disclosed this in an exclusive interview with Techparley. According to him, the firm aims to deliver scalable, and secure technology solutions while investing in local talent and innovation.
“Africa’s dynamic youth population, rapid digital adoption, and growing entrepreneurial ecosystem make it a natural extension of our mission to empower emerging markets through technology,” Rizvi told Techparley.
Founded on a mission to enable digital transformation through artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and software engineering, Virtuosoft is hoping to replicate its global success with an African approach.
Nigeria and Ghana, With an Eye on South Africa and Egypt
The company’s first port of call is West Africa, specifically Nigeria and Ghana. With their evolving fintech ecosystems, developer communities, and growing investor confidence, these markets offer fertile ground for digital transformation.
Virtuosoft is also eyeing South Africa and Egypt for long-term expansion, citing their mature IT infrastructure and innovation-driven economies.
“We are initially targeting Nigeria and Ghana—markets with robust fintech ecosystems and strong tech talent pools,” Rizvi said. “While also evaluating long-term engagements in South Africa and Egypt due to their mature IT infrastructures and innovation-driven economies.”
Replicating Global Success in African Sectors
Virtuosoft’s entry comes with a track record that could resonate across sectors in Africa. In the U.S, Rizvi said the company’s AI-driven document auditing tool helped a client increase processing volume from 100 to over 2,500 documents daily.
In France, it helped build a contract management platform for the energy sector, while in Pakistan, it modernised digital health platforms by centralising data and boosting cybersecurity for a major e-pharmacy.
“Africa’s digital transformation needs scalable, affordable, and secure technology solutions that are context-aware. Virtuosoft offers just that,” Rizvi said. “This technology can help Africa’s insurance and banking sectors automate compliance.”
“What sets us apart is our dual-impact model: we not only deliver technical excellence but also invest in local capacity building, job creation, and community empowerment,” he added.
Local Delivery, Regional Partnerships
Rather than a one-size-fits-all expansion, Virtuosoft is deploying a localized delivery model. Rizvi says African clients will get access to pre-vetted engineering talent, regional support teams, and pricing models adapted to local realities.
According to Rizvi, the company is also pursuing collaborations to co-develop digital solutions and co-train the next generation of talent.
“We are actively exploring partnerships with African startups, incubators, and academic institutions to co-create digital solutions and provide training. These partnerships aim to foster long-term ecosystem growth rather than just market entry,” Rizvi said.
Building AI Capacity
African entrepreneurs stand to gain in multiple ways. The company is opening its doors to training programmes in AI and cybersecurity, and access to high-grade software and data services at globally competitive costs.
Rizvi says Virtuosoft’s model encourages local firms to co-create products for healthcare, government services, energy efficiency, and financial innovation, backed by the firm’s AI and data science expertise.
“Our biggest strength lies in AI and Data Science. From conversational agents and analytics dashboards to intelligent audit systems, our AI offerings enable smarter, faster decisions,” Rizvi says.
“With Africa’s untapped data potential and rising regulatory needs, we see huge scope for AI-driven compliance, healthcare optimization, fintech innovation, and government services.”
Looking Ahead
According to Rizvi, over the next five years, Virtuosoft’s aims to launch delivery centres in West and Southern Africa, partner with 100+ African businesses, train 5,000 local professionals in AI, cloud, and data, and co-develop 20+ African-focused digital products.
Recent projections by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) estimate that Africa’s digital economy could surge to $712 billion by 2050, presenting opportunities for infrastructure, software, and talent-driven solutions, precisely the areas Virtuosoft aims to serve.
Its success metrics, according to experts, will hinge not only on client acquisition or revenue growth but also on how effectively Virtuosoft fosters digital inclusion, builds local talent pipelines, and co-creates solutions that solve real-world African problems.
Industry analysts suggest that companies able to blend technical delivery with ecosystem development, as Virtuosoft is aiming to do, stand the best chance of long-term impact on the continent.
Talking Points
Virtuosoft’s entry into Africa signals more than just market expansion, it reflects a strategic shift in how global tech firms engage emerging markets, with a dual focus on delivery and ecosystem development.
At Techparley, we’re impressed by Virtuosoft’s commitment to localisation, including regionally adapted pricing, on-ground delivery teams, and strategic partnerships with African startups and academic institutions.
The company’s track record in AI, data science, and cloud infrastructure positions it well to address some of the continent’s most pressing digital challenges, such as fragmented systems in healthcare, compliance in fintech, and operational inefficiencies in energy.
Its focus on training 5,000 professionals and co-developing 20+ localised products is a direct response to Africa’s growing demand for digital skills and solutions tailored to local contexts—not imports.
However, success will ultimately rest on execution. Building trust in new markets requires deep cultural awareness, patience, and meaningful collaboration with local stakeholders.
As Virtuosoft scales its operations, we see opportunities for the company to become a key enabler of Africa’s digital transformation, especially if it maintains its current balance of global expertise and local investment.
