Funke Opeke Net Worth and Biography

This article portrays Funke Opeke Net worth, biography, early life, education, career, and some challenges faced.

Funke Opeke, with the full name Olufunke Olayemi Opeke, is a Nigerian Engineer, the founder of Main Street Technology, and CEO at Maine, West Africa’s biggest broadband infrastructure company and delivery service provider.

Quick Bio
Full Name:	Olufunke Olayemi Opeke
Nickname:	Funke Opeke
Date of Birth:	N/A
Place Of Birth:	Ibadan, Nigeria
Nationality:	Nigerian
Parents:	late Prof. Chief L.K Opeke
Languages:	Yoruba, English
Occupation:	Electrical Engineer, Digital and Tech Entrepreneur
Organizations:	Maine
Networth:	Over $10million

Biography & Early Life

Funke Opeke was born into a family of 9 in the year 19. Her parents raised her in Ibadan. Her parents always support and encourage her to explore her talents to the very last. She’s up with high-achieving personalities.

Her father, the late Prof. Chief L.K Opeke, was the first Nigerian Director of the cocoa research institute of Nigeria and also won the world cocoa gold merit award. On the other hand, her mother headed several schools but is now a retired teacher.

Funke Opeke hails from Ile-Oluji, a community in the Okeigbo Local Government area in Ondo State.

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Education

Funke Opeke attended only girl’s school in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, named Queens School where she obtained her secondary school certificate.

She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering From Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. At the same time, She obtained her master’s degree in same Electrical engineering from Colombia University, New York.

Career

After obtaining her master’s degree, she pursued an ICT career in the United States. Funke Opeke worked with the wholesale division as an executive director at Verizon Communications New York City from 2001 to 2005.

Funke Opeke joined MTN Nigeria as CTO (Chief technical officer) in 2005.

In 2008, Funke Opeke launched Maine, a West African broadband infrastructure and delivery service provider.

Maine has become a leading provider of wholesale and enterprise connectivity and data center services across the West Africa region. She was motivated by low Internet connectivity in Nigeria.

Maine grows its footprint with Major network interconnection facilities, extensive terrestrial fiber build-out, delivery services into ten countries in West Africa, etc.

Funke Opeke was determined to raise funds to deploy infrastructure for the smooth running of the main one.

She raised 3.2 million dollars in initial capital from friends and family. She raised from 3.2 million to 240 million dollars for her infrastructure through her determination.

Maine is now West Africa’s biggest broadband Infrastructure company. According to her statement in the interview, Funke Opeke still aims for more success as the main one hasn’t reached her goal yet.

Funke Opeke Net Worth

Funke Opeke Net Worth is estimated to be above 10 million dollars. The renowned Nigerian businesswoman and founder of Main One, has made a significant impact in the telecommunications industry.

While specific details about her net worth are not publicly disclosed, it is evident that her contributions and achievements have solidified her financial success.

With her visionary leadership and groundbreaking initiatives, Funke Opeke continues to inspire aspiring entrepreneurs and make a lasting impact in the business world.