One of Nigeria's pioneering early-stage venture funds
EchoVC is one of Nigeria's pioneering early-stage venture funds, investing in technology companies across Africa and the African diaspora. Founded by Eghosa Omoigui in 2011. Portfolio includes Gokada, PricePally, and other Nigerian tech innovators. Known for investing in contrarian ideas and backing underestimated founders.
Use when
You're a Nigerian or African diaspora founder with an unconventional idea and want an investor who backs contrarian bets.
Skip when
You want a large lead cheque immediately. The value here is being first money into something institutional investors have not looked at yet, which comes with correspondingly early-stage terms.
Status (21 Sep 2026): active, and unusually willing to write the first institutional cheque. Investments span roughly US$100,000 to US$5 million depending on stage, with pre-seed entries starting far lower. Runs a dedicated climate vehicle, Eco Pilot Fund I, at US$2.5 million for neoenergy, sustainable mobility, agriculture, food security and climate risk. Led by Eghosa Omoigui, with an explicit focus on underrepresented founders and underserved markets.
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