Diamond Bank
VC Fund
Lekki, Nigeria
Diamond Bank is a Nigerian firm, driven by innovation and operating on the most advanced banking technology platform in the market. Through innovation and technology, Diamond Bank enhances customer experiences and drives financial inclusion in what we call ‘Beyond Banking’. It offers a full range of banking products and services in retail, businessand corporate banking segments.Diamond Bank Plc began as a private limited liability company on March 21, 1991 (the company was incorporated on December 20, 1990). Ten years later, in February 2001, it became a universal bank.In January 2005, following a highly successful Private Placement share offer which substantially raised the Bank's equity base, Diamond Bank became a public limited company.
- Total investments:
- 1
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 0%
Last updated:
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Industries Diamond Bank invests in
Stages Diamond Bank invests in
Countries Diamond Bank invests in
Contacts
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Djibril Yeo
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Ediri Sobande
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Femi Jaiyeola
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Pascal Dozie
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Uzoma Dozie
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Investment Focus
Industry
- Mobile 1 (100%)
- Internet 1 (100%)
- Telecommunications 1 (100%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
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Djibril Yeo
Chief Financial Officer and Strategic Planning
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Chief Financial Officer and Strategic Planning | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Ediri Sobande
Head, Retail Analytics
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Head, Retail Analytics | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Femi Jaiyeola
Chief Compliance Officer
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Chief Compliance Officer | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Pascal Dozie
Founder
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Founder | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Uzoma Dozie
Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Executive Officer | Total investments: 1 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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SMILE Telecoms Holdings
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SMILE Telecoms is a broadband provider company. Founded in 2007, Smile Telecoms says it has more than 300 million potential customers in Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, and the DR Congo. Internet penetration in all four of Smile’s markets is still low so increasing the availability of speedy mobile connections can help more people go online, especiallywhen combined with increased smartphone ownership. | $315M / Debt Financing / Sep 08, 2015 |
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FAQ
What does Diamond Bank invest in?
Diamond Bank invests primarily in Mobile, Internet and Telecommunications startups, most often at Debt Financing stage. Most of the 1 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Mauritius. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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Who are the partners at Diamond Bank?
The team at Diamond Bank includes Djibril Yeo (Chief Financial Officer and Strategic Planning), Ediri Sobande (Head, Retail Analytics) and Femi Jaiyeola (Chief Compliance Officer). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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