About the Nigeria angel investor scene
As of August 2026, Datapile tracks 6,124 verified angel investors and venture capitalists in Nigeria. Sectors most represented: Technology, AI/ML, Fintech.
Datapile maintains a continuously verified database of 6,124+ angel investors and venture capitalists in Nigeria. The interactive list above shows the most active investors with role, firm, city, and direct LinkedIn profiles. Use the search and filters to narrow by industry, stage, or city — or read on for a deep dive into the Nigeria venture ecosystem.
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Ten active angel investors in Nigeria
A sample of the 6,124 investors Datapile tracks in Nigeria. Verified emails and LinkedIn profiles are available in the full database.| Investor | Role | Firm | Focus | City |
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| Yemisi Akinbo | Principal | African Capital Alliance | PrincipalTechnologyPrivate EquityInvestmentsValuation | — |
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| Olubunmi Adeoye | Vice Principal | African Capital Alliance | PrincipalTechnologyInvestmentsMergers & AcquisitionsVenture Capital | — |
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| Temitope Ekundayo | Head of Growth and Co-Founder | GetEquity | InvestorTechnologyFundraisingVenture CapitalBusiness Analysis | Lagos |
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| Kola Oyeneyin | CEO and Chief Investment Officer | Opportunik Global Fund | InvestorTechnologyFund ManagementInvestment ManagementFixed-Income Investing | — |
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| Adeboye Osobu | Principal Officer and CEO | GreatHouse Consulting | PrincipalTechnologyVenture CapitalLeadership Development | — |
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| Sam Chidoka | Managing Director and CEO | Anchoria Advisory Services Limited (Formerly Kairos Capital Limited) | Managing DirectorAI/MLCapital MarketsInvestment BankingMergers & Acquisitions | Lagos |
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| Olufemi Oladehin | Managing Director and CEO | Argentil Capital Partners | Managing DirectorFintechTechnologyInvestment BankingCapital MarketsPortfolio Management | — |
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| Paul Peters | Managing Director and CEO | CAPIS - Capital Portfolio & Investment Systems Limited | Managing DirectorTechnologyStart-upsVenture CapitalBusiness Strategy | — |
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| Elaine Delaney | General Partner | Quantum Capital | VC PartnerTechnologyReal Estate - Generalangel investorpre-seedseed | — |
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| Tobi Oke | Managing Partner | V8 Capital Partners | Managing PartnerTechnologyVenture Capital & Private Equityventure capitalprivate equityangel investor | — |
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$2.7B
Capital raised (tracked)
The Nigeria funding landscape
Africa's largest economy and most active startup ecosystem. Lagos ('Yabacon Valley') accounts for 70%+ of funding. Landmark exits: Paystack (Stripe acquisition), Flutterwave ($3B+ valuation). Nigeria Startup Act (2022) provides tax incentives and regulatory sandbox.
Inside the Nigeria venture ecosystem
Best for fintech, e-commerce, logistics, and healthtech founders building for Nigeria's 220M+ population — Africa's largest economy. Lagos ('Yabacon Valley') accounts for 70%+ of Nigerian funding. International founders typically structure as a Nigerian operating company with offshore (Mauritius, Delaware, or Cayman) holding company for international investor comfort.
Top venture capital firms in Nigeria
The most active institutional investors funding startups in Nigeria, from pre-seed accelerators to growth-stage funds.
TLcom Capital
Series A and B across African tech
Future Africa
Pre-seed and seed African startups, founded by Iyin Aboyeji
Ventures Platform
Pre-seed African tech
Microtraction
Pre-seed Nigerian startups
Norrsken22
Series A and B African and emerging-market tech
Kepple Africa Ventures
Pre-seed African tech, Japanese-backed
Landmark startup deals from Nigeria
Notable funding rounds and exits that have shaped the Nigeria startup landscape.
Flutterwave
$3B+ valuation Series D led by B Capital, 2022
Paystack
Acquired by Stripe for $200M+, 2020 — first major Nigerian fintech exit
Andela
$200M Series E at $1.5B valuation led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2, 2021
Opay
$400M Series C at $2B valuation, 2021
Where venture capital flows in Nigeria
The sectors that attract the bulk of Nigeria-based venture funding and why.
Fintech
Flutterwave, Paystack, Opay, Kuda dominate African fintech; CBN regulatory framework supports innovation.
E-commerce & logistics
Jumia, Konga, and Paga leverage Nigeria's 220M+ population.
Healthtech
Helium Health, Reliance HMO digitize fragmented healthcare.
Edtech
uLesson, Klusterpoint serve Nigeria's 100M+ school-age population.
Climate & off-grid energy
Renewable energy and pay-as-you-go solar serve unbanked populations.
Tax incentives and deal structures in Nigeria
Tax incentives for angel investors
Nigeria Startup Act (2022) provides tax holidays (3-year corporate tax exemption for labelled startups), simplified FX rules, and regulatory sandbox access. Pioneer Status Incentive provides up to 7-year tax holiday for qualifying technology investments.
Common investment instruments
SAFE notes (Y Combinator-style) for pre-seed; priced equity using Nigerian limited liability company shares with Nigerian-law shareholder agreements.
Frequently asked questions about raising in Nigeria
What does the Nigeria Startup Act (2022) do?
The Nigeria Startup Act 2022 created the Startup Label, a formal designation for Nigerian startups under 10 years old that meet innovation criteria. Labelled startups get a 3-year corporate income tax holiday (extendable to 5), simplified foreign exchange rules, regulatory sandbox access via the Startup Consultative Forum, immigration support for foreign talent, and access to dedicated funding pools. It was the first comprehensive startup-specific legal framework in Africa.
Why do most Nigerian startups have a Mauritius or Delaware holding company?
Most Nigerian VC-backed startups structure as a Nigerian operating company with an offshore parent (typically Mauritius for Africa-focused funds, or Delaware for US-investor-led rounds). This addresses Nigerian foreign-exchange controls, simplifies dividend repatriation under double-tax treaties, gives international investors familiar legal frameworks, and enables clean exits via M&A or future IPO. Mauritius is preferred when the cap table is mainly African; Delaware when US VCs lead.
Recent funding rounds in Nigeria
The latest venture rounds raised by Nigeria-based startups — most recent activity August 2026. See who is deploying capital right now, then find the investors behind these deals.
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