How to apply to Nubia Capital as an African founder

TL;DR

Nubia Capital invests in sector-agnostic companies at Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A, writes cheques of $100K -- $1.5M, and takes applications through direct outreach to the team.

Who Nubia Capital is

Nubia Capital is a Pan-African investor headquartered in Rochester Hills, Michigan. The fund describes its mandate as sector-agnostic. The thesis, in the fund's own words: Investing in phenomenal African businesses, driven by a commitment to creating a positive impact on the continent's future.

On the ground, Nubia Capital operates as a Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A investor with an Africa focus described as "Pan-African (Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Egypt)". The fund's managing partner is Olaide Lawal, alongside Davidson Oturu (Co-Managing Partner) and Nela Duke Ekpenyong (Investment Committee Member).

What they invest in

Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A
Sectors: Sector-agnostic. The fund calls itself sector-agnostic, but its actual portfolio tells a more concentrated story: 42% of classified portfolio companies are in Healthtech, and 33% are in Fintech.
Cheque size: $100K -- $1.5M
Geography focus: Pan-African / Yes -- Pan-African (Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Egypt)

How to apply

Nubia Capital's application path is: "mailto:support@nubiacapital.vc". This reads as direct outreach rather than a public form, which means the fund is more reachable through a warm introduction or a well-targeted cold message than through a portal. Olaide Lawal (Managing Partner) is the name most associated with the fund publicly, and a specific, well-prepared message referencing why you fit their stated thesis is a better opener than a generic pitch blast. Check https://nubiacapital.vc/ first in case a form or dedicated email address has since gone live.

Portfolio pattern

Nubia Capital's portfolio, as listed in their Trampoline fund page, includes:

Flick (Pan-African): Cross-border payments reducing transaction costs by 70%+
Regxta (Nigeria): Micro-loans and digital savings for the unbanked
Phundit (Ghana): Digital savings using behavioural finance principles
Blueroomcare (Pan-African): Tech-enabled mental health therapy platform
UltraTeb (Egypt/Nigeria): B2B medical procurement with embedded credit

That spread gives you a sense of what a real check from Nubia Capital has funded, not just what the thesis claims it funds.

Before you apply

Have these ready before you reach out:

Deck: Check your readiness first so you know where the gaps are
Metrics dashboard: Set up your metrics dashboard so you can show real traction, not slides
Cap table
A one-line description of what your company does
A short, specific note explaining why you fit their stated thesis, ready to send cold or through a warm intro

FAQ

Does Nubia Capital have a sector focus?

Nubia Capital describes its mandate as sector-agnostic, meaning it does not restrict itself to a fixed list of sectors.

What stage does Nubia Capital typically write cheques at?

Nubia Capital invests at Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A, with cheque sizes of $100K -- $1.5M.

Do you need a warm intro to apply to Nubia Capital?

Nubia Capital's application path is direct outreach rather than a public form, so a warm introduction generally carries more weight than a cold message, though it is not stated as a hard requirement.

Does Nubia Capital invest outside Pan-African?

Nubia Capital's Africa focus is described as "Pan-African (Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Egypt)". Check the full fund profile for the exact geographic boundaries before you apply.

Is Nubia Capital a remote or in-person fund?

Nubia Capital's format is listed as Remote / Hybrid.