Nigerian-American entrepreneur and venture capital investor, Maya Horgan Famodu is a prominent figure in the African venture capital and technology space, renowned for her transformative impact on Africa’s tech ecosystem.
As the founder and managing director of Ingressive Capital, a $10 million venture capital fund that provides market entry, technology research, and market operations services, she focuses on early-stage startups across Sub-Saharan Africa’s key tech markets. Notably, Maya is the youngest person to launch a VC fund in Africa and the first sole female to establish a tech-focused fund in Nigeria.
She has a track record of identifying and investing in successful African startups, including Paystack.
Maya recently sent out a strong, reassuring message to potential and existing startup Founders:
If you’ve been feeling the pull to evolve—follow it.
It’s never too late to start over, switch paths, or build something completely new.
Your background doesn’t limit you. Your reinvention is valid.
At Ingressive Capital, we back bold founders building Africa’s future—no matter where they started.✨ If that’s you, apply now
Ms. Horgan Famodu’s strategic vision, combined with her dedication to empowering African entrepreneurs, has positioned her as a pivotal figure in driving innovation and investment across the continent.
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