# Top 5 Sports Startup Investors in Nigeria in June 2026

## Ventures Platform
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Focus: Financial Services, FinTech, Internet

We back founders building the future of Africa. We invest in companies that solve for non-consumption, plug infrastructural gaps and democratise prosperity in Africa, by eliminating the barriers for access and reducing the costs of delivering goods and services.

## Robert Herjavec
- Type: Angel
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Angel
- Focus: Health Care, Food and Beverage, Pet

Robert Herjavec is based out of Arlington, Virginia, and is the Board of Directors of Lovelytics. Robert previously worked at CYDERES as the CEO. Robert Herjavec attended the University of Toronto. Robert Herjavec has been awarded an Emmy award.

## EchoVC Partners
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Information Technology, FinTech, Software

EchoVC Partners is a seed and early-stage venture capital firm focused on financing and cross-pollinating leading technologies, teams, business models, and knowledge across North America, Africa, and SE Asia. The average investment size ranges from $25,000 to several million dollars depending on the stage of opportunity and capital needs of thebusiness.

## Silverbacks Holdings
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Ebène, Plaines Wilhems, Mauritius
- Relevant deals: 1
- Focus: Sports

Silverbacks Holdings is a Mauritius-based private investment firm established in 2019, focusing on Africa-related companies in underserved industries such As technology, sports, entertainment, and the creative economy. The firm aims for returns averaging 3x to 5x on its investments and has achieved 9 profitable exits since its inception. Its portfolio includes over 240 companies across Africa, collectively valued at over $10 billion. Landmark investments include the Cape Town Tigers (2024 BAL semi-finalists), Forever7 Entertainment (Netflix content deals), and Moove (a global mobility fintech backed by Uber), and Wave (a mobile money and global remittance focused fintech backed by Stripe).

## Aruwa Capital
- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Retail, FinTech, Big Data

Aruwa Capital Management is a Lagos-based, female-founded and led growth equity impact fund.