Nubia Capital

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Nubia Capital invests in tech-enabled startups across the African continent, with focused thematic areas including fintech, edtech, healthtech, cleantech, and agritech. They specialize in early-stage investments from seed capital through initial-stage recapitalization, targeting companies that are reimagining industries and driving social impact.

Check Size

Not specified

Stages

Seed, Series A

Focus Areas

Fintech, Healthtech, Edtech

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Investment Thesis

Nubia Capital is a people-focused investment firm that believes conscientious investing is pivotal for a better future. Their philosophy is rooted in fostering entrepreneurship, driving positive change, and creating sustainable growth in Africa through empowering exceptional individuals to build remarkable enterprises. They operate with strategic precision, proactive decision-making, and collaborative execution to deliver sustainable results in dynamic African markets.

What Sets Them Apart

Policy influence and ecosystem positioning - Co-Managing Partner Davidson Oturu serves as a private sector representative on Nigeria's National Council for Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship, positioning the firm at the forefront of policy frameworks shaping Africa's innovation ecosystem
Patient capital approach - 'We know that building a great company takes time and we work patiently with businesses to unlock value over time'
Active governance leadership - 'We play an active role in closing and governance whenever we are co-investing with likeminded investors'
Rapid feedback commitment - 'We are committed to being outstanding partners to our intermediaries and we strive to deliver feedback on new deals within 24 hours'
High certainty of closing - 'Once we decide that a deal fits well with us, we move with speed and certainty toward a close'
Deep local knowledge combined with global network - bringing regulatory insight and ecosystem support beyond capital