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A thriving startup ecosystem in Africa is dependent on a gender-equal workforce. According to Disrupt Africa, only about 14.6% of African tech startups have a female CEO and only 10% of these startups have a female CEO. When it comes to fundraising, the data states that of the hundreds of…

Nubia Capital We are committed to investing in tech-enabled startups across Africa and helping founders grow extraordinary businesses. Published Nov 16, 2023 + Follow                   Man the problem, Man the solution. Health x Technology.  The use of technology to strengthen health care systems, to develop technologies that improve the health sector…

Nubia Capital We are committed to investing in tech-enabled startups across Africa and helping founders grow extraordinary businesses. Published Oct 27, 2023 + Follow If while climbing a tree you insist on going beyond the top, the earth will be waiting for you. ~ African proverb In the journey of building…

In our last newsletter we wrote and asked, how can public-private partnerships with governments help nurture Africa’s burgeoning startup ecosystem? While public-private partnerships are essential, it’s the dynamic role of the private sector that often takes center stage in driving African startup growth. Here’s why: 1. Investment Catalyst: Private investors,…

Nubia Capital Nubia Capital We are committed to investing in tech-enabled startups across Africa and helping founders grow extraordinary businesses. Published Oct 16, 2023 + Follow NUBIA WEEKLY From the desk of Nubia Capital capturing the conversations, initiatives and dynamism in the African Startup ecosystem Hello ecosystem builders, it’s another…

Introduction At the moment a person drops some money into a startup as a form of investment either at pre-seed, seed or series A, he becomes a partner to that organisation in building and creating change. Just like every beneficial partnership, the partnership agreement will include details of the capital…

This is a question that has often been quite a lot of times. To all Investors/VCs in Africa, does your venture building skill come in handy? To Ecosystem builders, do you consider that it is important for Venture Capitalists to be Venture Builders also?

Introduction Female-led start-ups in Africa raised $188m (4%) in 2022, while male-led ventures raised $4.6bn (96%). This means among startups that have raised their first $1 million, female founding teams represent less than 5%.  These are low numbers for a continent with high levels of female entrepreneurship, where women make up…

Have you thought about the factors that contributed to the Fintech boom in Nigeria? Understanding these factors is important in learning and understanding the pace of innovation in Africa. Below are the factors that contributed to the origin and subsequent boom of fintech in Nigeria. What factor do you think…

Amidst Africa’s startup ecosystem’s vibrant diversity and untapped potential, a new era of innovation is unfolding. Entrepreneurs across the continent are defying conventions, harnessing local insights, and leveraging technology to solve challenges with transformative solutions. As we invest in these visionary pioneers, we’re not just betting on startups – we’re…