Nelson Elemi and four others are at the forefront of this movement, leveraging their vision, resources, and expertise to redefine sectors.
Their positive impact spans various sectors, including entertainment, infrastructure, tech, and finance.
Here is an insight into the young Nigerian investors set for an impact in 2025.
Nelson Elemi is the founding partner and CEO of Rinehooke, an investment company with portfolios in sectors such as physical infrastructure, startups, digital infrastructure, entertainment, healthcare, and hospitality.
Rinehooke is spearheading the ambitious $350 million Grand Litora Railway project, a transformative 365km railway initiative to connect all major cities in Cross River State.
Elemi describes himself as a private equity investor committed to growth and innovation.
This vision has shaped how Rinehooke operates, focusing on elevating the human condition through innovation and critical infrastructure development.
His words:
Aside from Rinehooke, Elemi is also the co-founder of Trendex, a blockchain platform offering a one-stop solution that empowers companies to seamlessly create, issue, and manage digital assets.
Aham Rochas is another young Nigerian investor to watch this year. As the founder and managing director of the Aham Rochas Group, he envisions the firm playing a critical role in developing entrepreneurs and businesses across Africa.
His past investments include Ryan and Russel, a retail fashion outlet for men; FULA, a real estate development company; and Golborn, a government tech solutions company.
Four years ago, he set a target to invest in 100 African startups by 2025.
Chidi Nwaogu is another young Nigerian looking to make an impact in 2025.
Nwaogu co-founded Savvy, a global program that trains, supports, and funds aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs.
Nwaogu told TimesNow.com.ng:
Maya Horgan Famodu
Maya Horgan Famodu is a venture capital visionary who leads Ingressive Capital, funds African tech startups, and empowers young innovators to scale globally.
Through Ingressive for Good, she provides scholarships, talent placements, and boot camps, driving digital literacy and employment. With over 100,000 micro-scholarships awarded, Maya is shaping Africa’s tech-driven future.
TimesNow.com.ng reported that 10 Nigerian startups have been selected among the 40 tech firms listed for the $4 million Black Founders Fund by Google.
