nickels.vc - Ultra-Early Stage Micro-Funding
nickels.vc is a small venture backing early-stage builders, communities and technology events in Nigeria with micro-funding, $0.05 at a time.
We back founders who think big.
Starting with a nickel.
Ultra-early stage micro-funding for visionary entrepreneurs. Our proprietary micro-funding approach delivers instant liquidity via Solana and Sui USDC — starting with a nickel.
Investment Thesis
We believe the future belongs to entrepreneurs who can do more with less. Our micro-funding model identifies and supports the most capital-efficient founders.
Micro-Capital Efficiency
We invest in founders who can bootstrap empires from nickels.Capital constraints breed innovation and resourcefulness.
Instant Deployment
Traditional funding moves slowly. We deploy capital in seconds via Solana and Sui USDC, not months. Speed is the ultimate competitive advantage.
Zero Dilution
Keep 100% of your company. Our investment philosophy prioritizes founder ownership and long-term value creation.
Partners
Nickels partners with Nigerian technology events and communities, and funds training for people entering the industry.
Techfiesta 2.0
Our Team
Led by a Managing Partner who believes in starting small and thinking big. Nickels backs technology projects, communities and individuals in Nigeria with micro-funding.
Ready to Get Funded?
Join the ranks of visionary entrepreneurs who started with a single nickel. Your empire begins here.
Submit Application(Solana & Sui USDC Only)