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Top 5 Venture Capital Firms in Lagos (2026)

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The startup scene in Lagos is growing fast, and venture capital is a big part of that story. For founders, finding the right investor is about more than just the money.

Firms like LoftyInc Capital have backed over 150 companies, while Ingressive Capital has made close to 60 investments. To help you connect with the right people, we've highlighted some of the city's most active players.

Below is our list of the best 5 VC firms in Lagos.

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As a $50M Pan-African fund, Ingressive Capital backs indigenous founders at the pre-seed and seed stages, focusing on tech companies that serve Africa's youth and strengthen its B2B value chain. The firm's portfolio includes breakout companies like Paystack, Bamboo, and 54gene, reflecting its strategy of supporting founders who drive economic growth across the continent.

Year Founded2017
FoundersMaya Horgan Famodu
Total Funding$10M
Average Check Size$400k
IndustriesFintech, Devops, Transportation, Biotech, Supply Chain & Logistics, Proptech & Real Estate, API, Cloud, Automotive, Agriculture
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed, Pre-Seed
Nº of Investments58 (9 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits3
Top Portfolio StartupsPaystack, Bamboo, 54gene
Contactcommunications@ingressive.vc

LoftyInc Capital invests in early-stage African enterprises, building a comprehensive ecosystem of tech hubs and talent platforms to support them. Their portfolio, which includes unicorns like Andela and Flutterwave, reflects a mission to drive long-term growth and sustained community benefits across the continent.

Year Founded2017
FoundersIdris Ayodeji Bello, Marsha Wulff, Michael Oluwagbemi
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments168 (18 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits8 (1 IPO'd)
Contactinvestor.relations@loftyincltd.biz / 831-238-7997

Atlantica Ventures provides capital and growth support to early-stage companies across Africa. They partner with founders to help build scalable and impactful businesses from the ground up.

Year Founded2018
FoundersAnikó Szigetvári, Ik Kanu
Investment StageEarly Stage
Nº of Investments12 (7 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits
Contactcontact@atlanticaventures.com

Constant Ventures backs early and mid-stage companies in Africa, providing investment, incubation, and acceleration support. The fund's mission is to drive scalable wealth creation on the continent, generating strong returns through its support of these growing companies.

Year Founded2020
FoundersChinedu Echeruo, Ike Echeruo
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments1 (1 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits
Contactinfo@constant.ventures / +234 703 000 0040

As a principal investment firm focused on Africa, Zedcrest Capital offers a spectrum of financial services including securities trading and asset management. They support early and growth-stage businesses with both debt and equity capital through their proprietary investment arm.

Year Founded2013
FoundersAdedayo Amzat
Investment Stage
Nº of Investments13 (3 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits
Contactinfo@zedcrestcapital.com / +234-631-1666/7

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