Nubia Weekly

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…

“Picture this: Africa, a continent alive with promise, where innovation meets culture and untapped potential fuels dreams. Investing here isn’t just about financial gain – it’s about joining a vibrant journey, backing resilient entrepreneurs, and making your mark on a global stage. #InvestInAfrica” #innovation #investment #growth

This is Africa and we are crafting Tomorrow’s Africa: Where Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Progress Converge #AfricanStartupRevolution#Africarising

Introduction Kenya, which is ranked 62 globally and 1 for startups in Eastern Africa, is a regional innovator leader. The nation of East Africa is the ideal location for businesses in the fields of energy and the environment, food technology, and transportation. Kenya is the top location for future Japanese…