VC Directory

Venture Capital Firms in Lagos, Nigeria

6 venture capital firms headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. Browse investor profiles, investment stages, and sector focus areas.

Top firms in Lagos, Nigeria

Future Africa · Pre-Seed to Series B+ · Fintech
Launch Africa · Pre-Seed to Series B+ · Aerospace & Defense
Ingressive Capital · Pre-Seed to Seed · Fintech
TLcom · Seed to Series B+ · Fintech

Echo VC

Learn which startups Echo VC invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. Eghosa Omoigui).

Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+Aerospace & Defense, Digital Health, Other$100K – $5M

First Check Africa

Learn which startups First Check Africa invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. ).

Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+Aerospace & Defense, Digital Health, Other$100K – $1M

Future Africa

Learn which startups Future Africa invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. ).

Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+Fintech, Digital Health, Consumer$40K – $5M

Launch Africa

Learn which startups Launch Africa invests in, what size check sizes they write, and who their partners are (e.g. Zachariah George).

Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+Aerospace & Defense, Digital Health, Other$10K – $300K

Ingressive Capital

Ingressive Capital is an Africa-focused pre-seed and seed-stage venture capital firm. Founded by Maya Horgan Famodu, the firm invests in technology startups across West Africa, East Africa, and the African diaspora.

Pre-Seed, SeedFintech, SaaS, Consumer$100K – $500K

TLcom

TLcom Capital is a pan-African venture capital firm that invests in technology-enabled businesses across Sub-Saharan Africa. With offices in Lagos, Nairobi, and London, the firm has been one of the most active investors in African tech startups.

Seed, Series A, Series B+Fintech, Enterprise, SaaS$500K – $10M

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best VC firms in Lagos, Nigeria?

Lagos, Nigeria is home to 6+ active venture capital firms. The top firms in the area are known for strong local networks, deep deal flow, and specialized sector expertise that benefits from the Lagos, Nigeria ecosystem.

How many VC firms are based in Lagos, Nigeria?

There are 6+ venture capital firms actively investing from Lagos, Nigeria. This includes seed-stage funds, growth equity firms, and multi-stage investors with offices in the metro area.

Do I need to be based in Lagos, Nigeria to get funded by local VCs?

No — while Lagos, Nigeria-based VCs historically preferred local companies, most now invest nationally and even globally. However, being local can help with building relationships and accessing the firm's network of portfolio companies and advisors.