How to apply to Zedcrest Capital as an African founder

TL;DR

Zedcrest Capital invests in Fintech, Healthtech, Edtech, Consumer, and Infrastructure companies at Seed and Series A, writes cheques of Undisclosed, and takes applications through direct outreach to the team.

Who Zedcrest Capital is

Zedcrest Capital is a Nigeria, Pan-African investor headquartered in Lagos. Its stated focus is Fintech, Healthtech, Edtech, Consumer, and Infrastructure. The thesis, in the fund's own words: The future of Africa's growth will depend not only on access to capital but on the institutions that can structure, deploy and manage that capital effectively.

On the ground, Zedcrest Capital operates as a Seed and Series A investor with an Africa focus described as "Nigeria-heavy, with investments across West, East, and North Africa". The fund's founder & group managing director is Adedayo Amzat, alongside Luke Ofojebe, CFA (Chief Investment Officer) and Ademola Akogun (MD, Investment Banking).

What they invest in

Stages: Seed and Series A
Sectors: Fintech, Healthtech, Edtech, Consumer, and Infrastructure
Cheque size: Undisclosed
Geography focus: Nigeria, Pan-African / Yes -- Nigeria-heavy, with investments across West, East, and North Africa

How to apply

Zedcrest Capital's application path is: "Warm intros preferred". 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. Adedayo Amzat (Founder & Group Managing Director) 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://zedcrest.com first in case a form or dedicated email address has since gone live.

Portfolio pattern

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

Leatherback (UK / Nigeria): Cross-border payment infrastructure across 13+ countries
AltSchool (Nigeria): Alternative education and tech skills training platform
Helium Health (Nigeria): Electronic health records and hospital management software
Indicina (Nigeria): Credit decisioning and data infrastructure for lenders
Bankly (Nigeria): Agency banking and financial inclusion platform

That spread gives you a sense of what a real check from Zedcrest 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 Zedcrest Capital invest in Fintech?

Yes. Fintech is listed among Zedcrest Capital's stated sector focus areas.

What stage does Zedcrest Capital typically write cheques at?

Zedcrest Capital invests at Seed and Series A, with cheque sizes of Undisclosed.

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

Zedcrest 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 Zedcrest Capital invest outside Nigeria, Pan-African?

Zedcrest Capital's Africa focus is described as "Nigeria-heavy, with investments across West, East, and North Africa". Check the full fund profile for the exact geographic boundaries before you apply.

Is Zedcrest Capital a remote or in-person fund?

Zedcrest Capital's format is listed as Direct investment (no accelerator).