Lagos, Leverage, and Legacy: Lydia Idem on Africa’s Startup Power Shift

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Sisters with Ventures

Lisha Michelle Bell

42 episodes

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Overview Lisha Bell is hosting a video podcast series on the web that amplifies the voices and stories of BIPOC Angel Investors to inspire women of all backgrounds to pursue venture capitalism as a means of creating positive change. For each episode, Lisha is inviting women in positions of power who are working to be a part of the change they want to see in the world to share their stories. Not only have these women conquered a male-dominated industry, they have taken on the necessary burden educating others in the industry on the importance of diversified portfolios.

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Lagos, Leverage, and Legacy: Lydia Idem on Africa’s Startup Power Shift

Sisters with Ventures

30 minutes 3 seconds

5 months ago

Lagos, Leverage, and Legacy: Lydia Idem on Africa’s Startup Power Shift

Summary

In this episode of Sisters with Adventures, Lydia Idem, COO of Lofty Inc., shares her journey in venture capital, her insights on the Nigerian tech ecosystem, and the evolving landscape of African startups. She discusses the importance of meaningful traction for founders, the growth of the VC ecosystem in Africa, and offers words of wisdom for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Takeaways

Lydia Eden is the COO of Lofty Inc., a VC firm focused on African tech startups.
Lofty Inc. has been investing in Africa for over 15 years.
The Nigerian tech ecosystem is vibrant, with Lagos at its heart.
Founders are now required to demonstrate meaningful traction to secure funding.
The African VC ecosystem is maturing, with more savvy investors and resilient founders.
Lydia's journey into venture capital began on Twitter, where she shared her insights on Forex trading.
Investing in African startups can lead to significant impact and wealth creation.
The valuations of African startups are growing, with several unicorns emerging.
Lydia emphasizes the importance of building relationships with local fund managers for American investors.
Her advice to her younger self is to recognize that all experiences contribute to future success.

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