Question 1

How do I find angel investors in Nigeria?

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AngelBacked's database includes 39+ verified angel investors and VCs in Nigeria. You can search by investment stage (pre-seed, seed, Series A+), industry focus, and check size. Each profile includes verified contact information, investment thesis, and portfolio companies.

Question 2

What industries do Nigeria investors typically fund?

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Investors in Nigeria are active across many sectors including SaaS, fintech, healthcare, AI/ML, e-commerce, and consumer products. You can filter our database by industry to find investors who specifically focus on your sector. Many Nigeria-based investors prefer to fund startups in their local ecosystem.

Question 3

How many active investors are in Nigeria?

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Our database currently tracks 39 angel investors and venture capitalists in Nigeria. This includes individual angels, VC partners, family offices, and corporate venture arms. We update our database monthly with new investors and verified contact information.

Question 4

Do I need to be located in Nigeria to get funded by local investors?

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Not necessarily. While some Nigeria investors prefer local startups for easier access and board meetings, many are open to remote investments, especially post-2020. Our database shows each investor's geographic preferences so you can target those open to your location.

Question 5

What is the typical check size for Nigeria investors?

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Check sizes vary widely among Nigeria investors. Angel investors typically write $25K-$100K checks, while VCs range from $500K to $5M+ for early-stage rounds. You can filter our database by check size to find investors that match your fundraising target.

Question 6

How do I cold email investors in Nigeria?

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We provide verified email addresses for Nigeria investors in our database. For effective cold outreach: personalize your message, reference their relevant portfolio investments, keep it under 150 words, and include your traction metrics. Our export feature lets you build targeted lists for your outreach campaigns.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find angel investors in Nigeria?

What industries do Nigeria investors typically fund?

How many active investors are in Nigeria?

Do I need to be located in Nigeria to get funded by local investors?

What is the typical check size for Nigeria investors?

How do I cold email investors in Nigeria?

Top Angel Investors & VCs in Nigeria

States/Regions

Explore by Industry

Chinonso Samuel

Omobola Johnson

Alex Ndubuisi

Chudi Amu

Eric Idiahi

Danladi Verheijen

Tayo Oviosu

Folabi Esan

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Yen C.

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Brian Waswani Odhiambo

Dimeji Sofowora

Mike Oragwa

Sam Oko-Aluu

Jason Durban

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