Republic Capital – Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Republic Capital is a venture-capital firm founded in 2019 and based in New York City. The firm focuses on investing in companies developing frontier technologies, particularly in deep tech, fintech, and Web3. Republic Capital positions itself as a partner for “a non-obvious future,” deploying capital and venture expertise into startups that challenge conventional markets. Unlike
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JumpCapital – Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Jump Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 and based in Chicago, United States. They specialise in backing early-stage and growth-stage technology companies, with special focus in fintech, application software and infrastructure software. The firm describes itself as “founder-focused, low-ego,” and emphasises hands-on support rather than passive investment. For example, portfolio companies note
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Kepple Africa Ventures – Nominated for Investor of the Year at MOI Awards
Wednesday, 29 October 2025
When Japanese entrepreneurs Satoshi Shibata and Takahiro Kamisaka launched Kepple Africa Ventures, few expected two outsiders to become central figures in Africa’s tech revolution. But their belief in the continent’s potential has redefined cross-border investing. Both veterans of Japan’s venture scene, they saw Africa not as charity, but as an opportunity, a market ripe with
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Cadenza Capital – Nominated for Investor of the Year at MOI Awards
Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Cadenza Capital has quickly gained recognition as one of Africa’s most daring early-stage investment firms. Focused on fintech and frontier technologies, the firm has positioned itself at the sweet spot between innovation and execution. In 2025, Cadenza attracted attention for its involvement in several promising Nigerian startups, including VIBRA and VendEase, both of which secured
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Lotus Capital Limited – Nominated for Investor of the Year at MOI Awards
Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Lotus Capital Limited has carved a unique niche in Nigeria’s investment landscape as a pioneer of Shariah-compliant finance. Under the leadership of Hajara Adeola, the firm has provided asset management, wealth management, and advisory services rooted in ethical investing. Over the past year, the company gained significant attention when it launched the “Lotus Waqf (Endowment)
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Verod Capital Management – Nominated for Investor of the Year at MOI Awards
Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Danladi Verheijen didn’t set out to be a financier; he set out to build Africa’s future. After studying engineering at the University of Houston and earning dual MBAs from Harvard and Wharton, Verheijen co-founded Verod Capital Management in 2008 with a mission to back businesses that grow communities, not just portfolios. Raised in Nigeria, he
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GreenHouse Capital – Nominated for Investor of the Year at MOI Awards
Wednesday, 29 October 2025
At the helm of GreenHouse Capital (GHC), Bunmi Akinyemiju has built one of Africa’s most vibrant venture capital ecosystems. After years as a serial tech entrepreneur in the U.S. and Nigeria, he co-founded GHC to back startups building Africa’s digital economy. This year, GreenHouse made headlines with its Fintech Accelerator Programme, empowering dozens of founders
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LAVA – Nominated for Investor of the Year at MOI Awards
Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Yoseph Ayele founded LAVA to stake a claim where frontier markets meet frontier technology, namely, Web3 and AI in Africa. His vision began with the belief that the continent’s digital-first generation and leap-frog innovation present a unique investment thesis. In 2025, LAVA made waves by announcing an early-stage fund deploying US$100k-500k checks into startups building
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Nexo – Nominated for Investor of the Year at MOI Awards
Wednesday, 29 October 2025
When Kalin Metodiev co-founded Nexo, he set out to make digital finance as safe and structured as traditional banking. A former investment banker turned fintech visionary, Metodiev combined Wall Street discipline with blockchain innovation. His goal: to create a world where anyone, anywhere, could grow wealth securely through digital assets. Born in Bulgaria, Metodiev understood
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Dr. Oluwatosin Olatujoye – Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Award
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Dr. Oluwatosin Olatujoye is a Nigerian entrepreneur, real estate developer, and philanthropist whose visionary leadership has made significant contributions to addressing Nigeria’s housing deficit and transforming the real estate landscape. He serves as the Group Chief Executive Officer of Zylus Group International (formerly Oga for Property Investment Ltd), a real estate conglomerate with diversified interests
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Idris Ayodeji Bello- Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Award
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Idris Ayodeji Bello is a distinguished strategist, venture investor, and global health advocate whose work bridges technology, innovation, and social impact across Africa. He is Founding Partner at LoftyInc Capital Management, co-founder of The Wennovation Hub, and a major figure in nurturing early-stage African startups. He earned a First Class Honours degree in Computer Engineering
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Tayo Oviosu – Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Award
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Eyitayo David “Tayo” Oviosu is a Nigerian-American entrepreneur and fintech innovator, widely respected as the Founder and Group CEO of Paga, a mobile payment ecosystem reshaping financial inclusion across Africa. Born in 1977 in Lagos State, Oviosu earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, cum laude, from the University of Southern California,
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Dr. Kennedy Onyekachi Okonkwo- Nominated For Investor Of The Year At The MOI Award
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Dr. Kennedy Onyekachi Okonkwo is a celebrated Nigerian real-estate entrepreneur, business strategist, and philanthropist, best known as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nedcomoaks Limited. Born on October 12, 1977 in Lagos, hailing from Ojoto, Anambra State, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Ibadan and an MBA in
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Dr. Ola Brown- Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Award
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Dr. Ola Brown is a visionary physician, investor, and entrepreneur whose groundbreaking contributions have redefined healthcare and finance in Africa. She is the Founder of the Flying Doctors Healthcare Investment Company, a firm that invests in healthcare infrastructure, technology, and services across the continent. Her work reflects a unique blend of medical expertise, business acumen,
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Femi Otedola- Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Femi Otedola is a distinguished Nigerian businessman, investor, and philanthropist whose name resonates strongly across Africa’s corporate and social landscape. He is the Executive Chairman of Geregu Power Plc, a leading player in Nigeria’s energy sector, focused on bridging the nation’s power deficit through sustainable electricity generation. Otedola first established his reputation in the oil
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Maya Horgan Famodu (Ingressive Capital)- Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Maya Horgan Famodu is a trailblazing entrepreneur, investor, and ecosystem builder, celebrated as one of the most influential women shaping Africa’s investment landscape. She is the Founder and Managing Director of Ingressive Capital, a venture capital fund dedicated to supporting early-stage African tech startups. Through her work, she has become a central figure in bridging
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Elvis Abuyere – Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI 2025 Award
Thursday, 04 September 2025
Elvis Abuyere is a Nigerian entrepreneur, strategist, and business leader who has gained recognition for his work in promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, and corporate growth across Africa. He is best known as the Founder and CEO of Founded 2 Conquer (F2C), a company dedicated to empowering businesses and individuals through mentorship, training, and strategic development. With
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Harry “Tomi” Davies – Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 03 September 2025
Harry “Tomi” Davies, popularly known as TD, is one of Africa’s most influential angel investors and startup ecosystem builders. He co-founded the Lagos Angel Network (LAN) and served as the founding president of the African Business Angel Network (ABAN), establishing frameworks for structured early-stage investment across the continent. With decades of experience, TD has supported
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Onyeka Akumah – Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Awards
Wednesday, 03 September 2025
Onyeka Akumah is a renowned Nigerian serial entrepreneur and technology innovator, recognized for his transformative work in agriculture, mobility, and fintech. He is best known as the founder of Farmcrowdy, Nigeria’s pioneering digital agriculture platform, which connects smallholder farmers to funding, inputs, and markets to improve productivity and income. Beyond agriculture, Onyeka has launched ventures
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Olumide Soyombo- Nominated for Investor of the Year at the MOI Awards.
Wednesday, 03 September 2025
Olumide Soyombo is a Nigerian entrepreneur, investor, and tech ecosystem builder with a distinguished career spanning over two decades. He co-founded Bluechip Technologies, a software and consulting firm, where he demonstrated his capability in scaling technology solutions and operational excellence. Later, he transitioned into venture investing, becoming a prominent early-stage investor through funds such as
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