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TYPEINVESTOR / FIRMHQWEBSITESTAGE FOCUSDECISION MAKER 1DECISION MAKER EMAILTITLE 1DECISION MAKER 2DECISION MAKER EMAILTITLE 2DECISION MAKER 3DECISION MAKER EMAILTITLE 3APPLICATION / PITCH LINKAPPLICATION SEASONS & NOTES
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VCVentures PlatformAbuja, Nigeriaventuresplatform.comSeed → Series AKola Ainak@venturesplatform.comFounding PartnerDotun Olowoporokudotun@venturesplatform.comManaging PartnerDolapo Morgandolapo@venturesplatform.comInvestment Principalventuresplatform.com/applyRolling. Initial partner review 1-2 wks; DD 2-4 wks. Backed Moniepoint, LemFi, Raenest, PiggyVest.
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VCTLcom CapitalLagos / Nairobi / Londontlcomcapital.comSeed → Series BMaurizio Caiomaurizio.caio@tlcomcapital.comFounder & Managing PartnerOmobola Johnsonomobola.johnson@tlcomcapital.comSenior PartnerEloho Omameeloho.omame@tlcomcapital.comPartnerhttps://tlcomcapital.com/contact-usNo public portal. Contact partner directly. Warm intros preferred. $154M Fund II. Backed SeamlessHR, Fairmoney, Zone.
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VCFuture AfricaLagos, Nigeriahttps://www.future.africa/Pre-Seed → Series AIyinoluwa Aboyeji-Founding Partner & CEOMia von Koschitzky-Kimani-PartnerV. Chinyere Inya-Platform Leadhttps://www.acceler8.africa/Rolling + Accelerate Africa cohort program. 100+ portfolio cos. Community-first sourcing. Backed Anchor, Bamboo, Moove.
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VCNorrsken22Lagos/Nairobi/Cape Townnorrsken22.comSeries A → Series B (follow-on C)Lexi Novitske-General Partner (Lagos)Ngetha Waithakangetha@norrsken22.comGeneral Partner (Nairobi)Natalie Kolbenatalie@norrsken22.comManaging Partner (Cape Town)https://www.norrsken22.com/#BottomemailNo fixed seasons. Growth-stage only. $205M fund. Check size $10M–$60M. ~50% deployed in Ser A–B. Backed Sabi, SmileID, TymeBank.
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VCLaunch Africa VenturesMauritius (pan-African)launchafrica.vcSeed → Pre-Series AZachariah Georgezach@launchafrica.vcCo-Founder & Managing PartnerJanade Du Plessis-Co-Founder & Managing Partner--https://www.launchafrica.vc/contact-usRolling. $64M raised. 150+ portfolio cos. Avg check $250K–$300K. Backed Kuda, Mono, GoCardless-Africa.
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VCOui CapitalLagos, Nigeriaouicapital.vcPre-Seed → SeedOlu Oyinsan-Co-Founder & Managing PartnerFrancesco Andreoli-Co-Founder & Venture PartnerSaeed (Investment Lead)-VP Investmentshttps://ouicapital.vc/en/pitchRolling. 'Pitch for Yes' form on website. Very accessible team. $30M Fund II. Backed TeamApt, MVX, Duplo.
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VCEchoVC PartnersLagos, Nigeriaechovc.comSeed → Series A (multi-stage)Eghosa Omoiguieomoigui@ngf.org.ngFounder & Managing Partner————https://www.echovc.com/our-investment-processRolling. $25K–$5M+ checks. Fintech, e-commerce, health. Warm intros preferred. 66+ portfolio cos incl. Rivy (PayHippo).
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VCIngressive CapitalLagos, Nigeria (US-reg)ingressivecapital.comPre-Seed → SeedMaya Horgan FamoduFounder & General Partner————https://ingressivecapital.com/application/Rolling. $50M fund. Indigenous African founders focus. Early backer of Paystack. Pitch via website or LinkedIn.
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VCFirstCheck AfricaLagos, Nigeriawww.firstcheck.africaPre-Seed → Seed (female-founded)Eloho Omame-Co-Founder & General PartnerOdunayo Eweniyi-Co-Founder & General Partner——https://airtable.com/appaI5CDhPLta4bMV/shrJrg39JeJ7XPli5Rolling. Focus: female co-founders in Africa. Has backed Cleva, Pivo, Knabu. Deep fintech network in Nigeria.
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VCMicrotractionLagos, Nigeriamicrotraction.comPre-SeedYele Bademosiyele@onboard.xyzFounder & Managing Partner————https://microtraction.typeform.com/to/XxhWNJ?typeform-source=www.microtraction.comRolling. First-check fund. $100K for 7% equity. 70+ portfolio. Backed Evolve Credit, Bani, One Plan. Email direct.
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VCLoftyInc CapitalLagos / Cairo / Nairobiloftyinc.vcSeed → Series AIdris Ayodeji Bello-Founding Managing PartnerWole Odetayo-Co-Founder & Partner---https://eu-dealflow.edda.co/form/form-widget/embed/Gr0pXJSuhjh8GdtbtcVO/lofty_i_n_cRolling. $43M Alpha Fund (2025). $50K–$250K checks, up to $1M follow-on. Early backer of Flutterwave, Andela, Moove.
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VC4DX VenturesNew York / Accra / Cairo4dxventures.comPre-Seed → Series BWalter Baddoowalter@4dxventures.comCo-Founder & General PartnerPeter Orthpbo@springcap.comCo-Founder & General Partner——https://www.4dxventures.com/contactRolling. $60M Fund II. Pre-seed to Series B. Early investor in Flutterwave, Andela, Paga, MFS Africa.
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VCAlitheia CapitalLagos, Nigeriathealitheia.comSeed → Series A (gender-lens)Tokunboh Ishmael-Co-Founder & Managing PartnerJumoke Akinwunmi-Co-Founder & PartnerYewande Adewusiy.adewusi@thealitheia.comChief Operating Officerhttps://thealitheia.com/apply-for-funds/Rolling. $250M+ AUM. Gender-lens impact fund. Backed Paga, MAX, Lupiya. Not pure-VC but backs Nigerian fintech.
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VCNovastar VenturesLondon / Lagos / Nairobinovastarventures.comSeed → Series BSteve Becksteve@novastarventures.comManaging PartnerBrian Odhiambo-Partner——https://www.novastarventures.com/contactRolling. Active 2026 dealmaker. Backed Moniepoint (co-led Ser B), TeamApt (co-led). Email info@novastarventures.com.
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VCVerod-Kepple Africa VenturesLagos, Nigeria / Tokyoverod.comSeries A → Series BDanladi Verheijen-Managing Partner, VerodSatoshi Shinadasatoshi@vkav.vcCEO, Kepple Africa——https://vkav.vc/contact-us/Rolling. $100M target fund. JV between Verod Capital & Kepple Africa. Series A–B focus. Backed Moove, Moniepoint.
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VCP1 VenturesLagos / Parisp1.vcPre-Seed → Series AMaelis Carraromaelis@thecatalystfund.comFounding Partner————https://pageone.vc/about-us/Rolling. Focus: early-stage industrial tech in Africa. Backed Raenest, Salus Cloud. Active co-investor with LoftyInc.
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VCSeedstars Africa VenturesGeneva / Nairobiseedstars.comSeed → Series AMagali Marié-Head of Investments, Africa————https://eu-dealflow.edda.co/form/form-widget/embed/5p4Fjr9SeyWcVmhpm0yL/seedstars_africa_venturesAnnual Seedstars World Competition (open call, typically Q1) + rolling direct investments. Check ~$500K–$2M.
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VCARM Labs Lagos TechstarsLagos, Nigeriahttps://www.techstars.com/Seed (accelerator program)Charles Rapulu UdohManaging Director————https://login.techstars.com/auth/realms/techstars/protocol/openid-connect/registrations?client_id=apply&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fapply.techstars.com%2F%3Fsource%3Dnav&state=c38f080f-659d-4b54-8fa4-80f2e23a3c25&response_mode=fragment&response_type=code&scope=openid&nonce=3415d824-1569-45ca-8c03-6e3d5fa03de5&code_challenge=GWOy4u4zTAofy1R4mKxMQ6xSWkS0zI9xbvqPc1eB0pU&code_challenge_method=S256Annual cohort. Apps open ~Q1/Q2. $120K investment for ~6% equity. Focus: fintech + proptech. African-based teams preferred.
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VCHelios Investment PartnersLondon / Lagos / Nairobiheliosinvestment.comSeries B → GrowthTope Lawanitlawani@heliosllp.comCo-Founder & Managing PartnerBabatunde Soyoye-Co-Founder & Managing Partner——https://www.heliosinvestment.com/contactNot a VC — growth PE. $3B+ AUM. Backed Interswitch (Africa's 1st fintech unicorn), Paystack-era era. Series B+ only.
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VCFlourish VenturesSan Francisco, USAflourishventures.comSeed → Series BEmmalyn Shawemmalyn@flourishventures.comManaging PartnerMaelis Carraromaelis@thecatalystfund.comPartner (Africa)——flourishventures.com/contactRolling. $850M AUM. Pierre Omidyar-backed. Backed Flutterwave, FairMoney, Paga, Lidya in Nigeria. Financial inclusion focus.
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VCQED InvestorsAlexandria, Virginia, USAqedinvestors.comSeed → Series CNigel Morrisnigel@qedinvestors.comCo-Founder & Managing PartnerGbenga Ajayigbenga@qedinvestors.comPartner & Head of MEAChidinma Iwueke-Partner (Africa)https://qedinvestors.com/Rolling. $5B+ AUM. 180+ portfolio, 27 unicorns. Backed Moniepoint (led Series B pre-C), Raenest, TeamApt. Africa team in Lagos.
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VCLightrockLondon, UKlightrock.comSeries A → Series CRavi Sharmaravi.s@lightrock.comPartner————https://www.lightrock.com/get-in-touch/Rolling. Impact-focused growth VC. Backed Moniepoint (multiple rounds), TeamApt. £1B+ AUM. Warm intro preferred.
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VCBritish International Investment (BII)London, UKbii.co.ukSeed → Series C (DFI)Nick O'Donohoe-CEOJo Fryjfry@bii.co.ukChief Investment Officer——https://www.bii.co.uk/en/contact/Rolling. UK Govt DFI. $15M into Moniepoint across 4 rounds. Also backed Moove, TeamApt. Apply via website.
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VCDevelopment Partners International (DPI)London, UKdpi-llp.comSeries B → GrowthMiles MorlandFounding PartnerRuna Alamruna.alam@dpi-llp.comCo-Founder & CEO——https://www.dpi-llp.com/our-portfolio/Rolling. PE/growth stage. Led Moniepoint $110M Series C. ADP III fund focus on high-growth African cos.
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VCGoogle Africa Investment FundMountain View / Nairobihttps://startup.google.com/programs/accelerator/africa/Series B → Growth (strategic)Lindiwe Matlali-Head, Africa Investment Fund————https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/google-for-startups-accelerator-updates/forms/registrationNot a traditional VC — strategic/corporate. Backed Moniepoint Ser C. Apply via Google for Startups Africa first.
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VCDST GlobalHong Kong / Londondst-global.comSeries B → Series DYuri Milner-FounderTom Stafford-Managing Partner——https://dst-global.com/No public portal. Very late-stage only. Invested in Flutterwave ($170M round). Warm intro only — very selective.
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VCY CombinatorSan Francisco, USAycombinator.comSeed ($500K standard)Garry Tangarry@ycombinator.comPresident & CEOGustaf Alströmer-PartnerDiana Hu-Partnerhttps://www.ycombinator.com/apply4 batches/yr. Fall 2026 deadline: July 27, 2026. Winter ~Nov, Spring ~Feb, Summer ~May. Delaware inc. required.
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VCProsus VenturesAmsterdam, Netherlandsprosus.com/venturesSeries B → GrowthLarry IllgCEO, Prosus VenturesSandeep Mertia-Partner——prosus.com/ventures/contactRolling. $5B+ AUM. Strategic/CVC arm of Naspers/Prosus. Backed OPay ($400M Series C). Very late stage.
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VCSequoia Capital (via scouts/China arm)Menlo Park, USAhttps://sequoiacap.com/Seed → Series CRoelof Botharoelof@sequoiacap.comManaging Partner————https://sequoiacap.com/arc/Sequoia Capital China backed OPay ($400M Ser C). No dedicated Africa mandate. Apply via Arc program or scout network.
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VCInsight PartnersNew York, USAinsightpartners.comSeries B → GrowthJeff Horing-Co-Founder & Managing DirectorDeven Parekhdparekh@insightpartners.comManaging Director——https://www.insightpartners.com/contact/Rolling. Backed Flutterwave Series C. $75B+ AUM. Growth-stage focus. Pitch via website or warm intro.
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VC500 Global (500 Startups)San Francisco, USA500.coPre-Seed → SeedChristine Tsai-CEO & Co-Founder————https://500.co/contactHas backed Nigerian cos via Africa programs. Cohort-based accelerator + rolling direct investments. Apply via website.
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VCVerod Capital ManagementLagos, Nigeriaverod.comSeries A → Growth (PE/VC hybrid)Danladi VerheijenManaging PartnerEric IdiahiPartner——https://www.verod.com/ContactRolling. Lagos-based growth PE. Backed Moniepoint Ser C. West Africa focus (Nigeria + Ghana). Growth-stage SMEs.
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VCSpeedinvestVienna, Austriaspeedinvest.comSeed → Series A (fintech focus)Oliver Holleoliver.holle@speedinvest.comCEO & Managing Partner————https://form.typeform.com/to/G8wiHO?typeform-source=www.speedinvest.comRolling. European VC with emerging-markets fintech thesis. Backed FairMoney (participated Ser A + Ser B). €1.2B+ AUM.
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VCKepple Africa VenturesTokyo, Japanhttps://vkav.vc/Pre-Seed → SeedSatoshi Shinadasatoshi@vkav.vcCEO & Co-FounderRyosuke YamamotoPartner——https://vkav.vc/contact-us/Rolling. 100+ portfolio cos. Small fast checks. Helps founders scale with Japan/global partnerships. Backed many Nigerian fintechs.
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VCLeapFrog InvestmentsLondon / Johannesburgleapfroginvest.comSeries B → Growth (impact)Andy Kuper-Founder & CEO————https://leapfroginvest.com/contact/Rolling. Impact PE/VC. $2B+ AUM. Joined Moniepoint round ext ($90M). Financial inclusion focus across Africa+Asia.
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VCIFC (World Bank Group)Washington DC, USAifc.orgSeed → Growth (DFI)Makhtar Diopmdiop@ifc.orgManaging Director————https://www.ifc.org/en/what-we-do/products-and-services/how-to-apply-for-financingRolling via IFC Ventures (equity) or IFC advisory. Has backed Nigerian fintechs incl. Moniepoint round ext. DFI terms.
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VCLightspeed Venture PartnersMenlo Park, USAlsvp.comSeries A → Series CRavi Mhatreravi@lsvp.comCo-Founder & PartnerGaurav Guptagaurav@lsvp.comPartner (Emerging Markets)——lsvp.com/contactRolling. $25B+ AUM. Has invested in African fintechs via emerging market thesis. Fintech, infra, B2B focus.
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VCEndeavor CatalystNew York, USAendeavor.org/catalystSeries A → Series BLinda Rottenberglinda.rottenberg@endeavor.orgCo-Founder & CEO————https://endeavor.org/entrepreneur-experience/apply/Must be Endeavor Entrepreneur to access Catalyst fund. Has backed Moniepoint, Flutterwave. Network-driven sourcing.
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VCNew Voices FundNew York, USAnewvoicesfund.comSeries A → Series BRichelieu DennisFounder————https://www.newvoicesfund.com/Rolling. Focus: Black-founded / Africa-focused cos. Has backed Moniepoint. Warm intro preferred.
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Future Africa Lagos, Nigeriahttps://www.future.africa/Pre-Seed → SeedMia von Koschitzky-KimaniPartner, Future AfricaV. Chinyere InyaPlatform Lead, Future Africa——https://www.future.africa/companies300+ member angel community (founders, corporates, investors). Joining community = deal flow visibility. Lagos-centric.
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AngelOlumide SoyomboLagos, Nigerialinkedin.com/in/olumide-soyomboSeed (pre-seed to Seed A)Olumide SoyomboAngel Investor / Voltron Capital Co-Founder————osoyombo@bluechiptech.bizOne of Nigeria's most active angels. 30+ investments. Backed Paystack, PiggyVest, Brass, Trove. Co-founded Voltron Capital.
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AngelShola AkinladeSan Francisco, USA / Lagoslinkedin.com/in/shola-akinladePre-Seed → SeedShola AkinladeCEO, Paystack / Angel Investor————shola@paystack.comActive angel since ~2020. Backed Earnipay, Chowdeck. Must have strong Nigeria fintech angle. LinkedIn direct.
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AngelOdunayo EweniyiLagos, Nigerialinkedin.com/in/odunayo-eweniyiPre-Seed → SeedOdunayo EweniyiCOO, PiggyVest / FirstCheck Africa GP————firstcheck.africa/applyInvests directly + via FirstCheck Africa. Backed Norebase, Klas. Female co-founder strong preference.
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AngelIyinoluwa AboyejiLagos, Nigerialinkedin.com/in/eaboyejiPre-Seed → Series AIyinoluwa AboyejiFounding Partner, Future Africa————future.africa/applyInvests via Future Africa fund. Co-founded Andela + Flutterwave. Focus: bold tech founders in Africa.
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AngelJason NjokuLagos, Nigerialinkedin.com/in/jason-njokuSeedJason NjokuFounder, IROKOtv / SPARK Capital————linkedin.com/in/jason-njokuSPARK Capital (2M fund) now dormant but Njoku still invests individually. Portfolio: Paystack, MedSaf. Lagos internet cos.
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AngelGbenga OyebodeLagos, Nigerialinkedin.com/in/gbenga-oyebodeSeed → Series AGbenga OyebodeSenior Partner, Aluko & Oyebode / Angel————linkedin.com/in/gbenga-oyebodeProminent Lagos lawyer + angel. Backed TeamApt (Ser B), Bamboo, Juicyway, Mono. Partner at TCVP fund. Warm intro preferred.
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AngelOlugbenga 'GB' AgboolaSan Francisco, USA / Lagoslinkedin.com/in/olugbenga-agboolaPre-Seed → SeedOlugbenga AgboolaCEO, Flutterwave / Angel————linkedin.com/in/olugbenga-agboolaActive angel (fintech focused). Has backed Earnipay, Duplo. Payments & API infrastructure strong preference. LinkedIn direct.
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AngelKola AinaAbuja, Nigerialinkedin.com/in/kola-ainaPre-Seed → SeedKola AinaFounding Partner, Ventures Platform————k@venturesplatform.comInvests via Ventures Platform. Angel-level checks too. 70+ companies backed. Very active in Nigerian fintech/infra.
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AngelSandeep NailwalLondon, UK / Globallinkedin.com/in/sandeep-nailwalSeed (crypto/Web3 focus)Sandeep NailwalCo-Founder, Polygon————sandeep@polygon.technologyCrypto/Web3 angel. Backed Nestcoin, Xend Finance, Wicrypt (all Nigeria-based). DeFi/blockchain fintech preferred.
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AngelOpeyemi AwoyemiLagos, Nigerialinkedin.com/in/opeyemi-awoyemiPre-Seed → SeedOpeyemi AwoyemiFounder, Fast Forward Venture Studio————linkedin.com/in/opeyemi-awoyemiCo-founder of Jobberman. Wharton MBA. Angel + studio investor. Active in Lagos fintech/B2B ecosystem.
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AngelIyin Aboyeji + Cohort (via Future Africa Community)Lagos, Nigerialinkedin.com/in/iyin-aboyejiPre-Seed → SeedMia von Koschitzky-KimaniPartner, Future AfricaV. Chinyere InyaPlatform Lead, Future Africa——e@future.africa300+ member angel community (founders, corporates, investors). Joining community = deal flow visibility. Lagos-centric.
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AngelTosin EniolorundaLagos, Nigerialinkedin.com/in/tosin-eniolorundaPre-Seed → SeedTosin EniolorundaCEO, Moniepoint / Angel————teniolorunda@moniepoint.comActive angel in Nigerian fintech ecosystem. LP in Oui Capital Fund II. Backs early-stage Nigerian founders. Warm intro via ecosystem.
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AngelYele BademosiLagos, Nigeria / Dubailinkedin.com/in/yelebademosiPre-SeedYele BademosiFounder, Microtraction + Bundle Africa————yele@onboard.xyzAlso invests via Microtraction. First-check angel. Crypto+fintech focus. Very accessible — direct LinkedIn DM works.
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AngelFola Olatunji-DavidLagos, Nigerialinkedin.com/in/fola-olatunji-davidSeedFola Olatunji-DavidAngel Investor / Operator————fola@kickoff.africaNotable angel in Nigerian SME fintech ecosystem. Backed Brass (along with Olumide Soyombo). Warm intro recommended.
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