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Aduna capital announces $20 million for Nigerian tech start-ups

Ibukunoluwa Bankole by Ibukunoluwa Bankole
November 23, 2023
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Aduna Capital, a venture capital fund, has unveiled a $20 million investment fund aimed at supporting early-stage and technology-enabled start-ups in Africa, with a particular focus on the underserved northern region of Nigeria. The initiative aligns with Aduna Capital’s commitment to empowering entrepreneurs in the burgeoning tech ecosystem.

Read also: Tinubu seeks Nigerian technologists for important positions

Untapped Potential in Northern Nigeria

The northern region of Nigeria, home to 128 million people, presents a vast and untapped market for technological innovation. According to a 2021 report by the National Bureau of Statistics, this population surpasses the combined market potential of Ghana and Kenya, emphasising the significant opportunity for growth. Aduna Capital‘s $20 million investment fund is strategically directed toward supporting start-ups in this region, with a keen emphasis on sectors like agriculture and education.

Supporting Start-ups for Sustainable Development

Research by the Northern Founders Community (NFC) in 2023 revealed that start-ups in agriculture and education in the northern region of Nigeria have each generated over $1.2 million in bootstrapped revenue. Aduna Capital aims to provide the necessary funding and support to enable these start-ups to scale significantly, contributing to sustainable development within the continent and globally. The initiative underscores the potential impact of technology on economic growth and job creation in the region.

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Focusing on Female-Led Start-ups and Pan-African Strategy

Surayyah Ahmad Sani, General Partner of Aduna Capital, emphasises the commitment to fostering female entrepreneurship. Citing a study by the European Investment Bank (EIB), she notes that female executives provided a return of $2 for every $1 invested in them. Aduna Capital plans to allocate 50% of its investments to female-led start-ups, tapping into the exceptional potential for returns. Additionally, Sanusi Ismaila, General Partner of Aduna Capital, outlines a pan-African strategy, allocating 25% of the fund to start-ups in the rest of Nigeria and another 25% to start-ups across Africa. The goal is to create a broad and strong portfolio, balancing profitable returns for investors with meaningful investments.

Surayyah Ahmad Sani, with her experience overseeing a $2 million investment for African start-ups in the angel and pre-seed stages, is poised to contribute valuable insights to the growth of the IT sector. Sanusi Ismaila, the founder of Colab, Kaduna State’s first innovation hub, brings a wealth of experience to the table. Colab, known for being the largest single source of technical talent in northern Nigeria, has produced alumni working for multinational firms such as Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Paxful, and Andela.

The investment fund not only seeks profitable returns but also aims to catalyse growth in the African digital start-up industry. Sanusi Ismaila pledges to bring and share unique ideas and expertise to position Aduna Capital as a powerhouse in discovering, investing in, and fostering the next generation of tech titans across the continent. The overarching goal is to contribute to Africa’s rise as a significant player in the global digital economy.

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Ibukunoluwa Bankole

Ibukunoluwa Bankole

Ibukun Bankole is a seasoned multimedia journalist, digital literacy advocate, and media consultant with over a decade of experience across radio, tv, digital media, voice-over artistry, and events hosting. She reports on Africa’s digital transformation, exploring how digital innovations shape communication, behavior, and everyday life. Passionate about a sustainable Africa, she leads storytelling and strategic campaigns that drive inclusive youth empowerment, digital inclusion, and environmental sustainability. Through her bold, values-driven content, Ibukun shapes narratives that inform, shift mindsets, and spark real change across Africa and beyond.

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