What nickels.vc is,
and why it exists.
A small, self-funded venture through which GiFTED puts micro-funding into technology projects, communities and individuals in Nigeria.
- Based in
- Nigeria
- Structure
- None — no fund, no LPs
- Equity taken
- 0%
- Pay to GiFTED
- $0.00
What nickels.vc does
Micro-funding
Small, direct contributions to technology projects, communities and individuals building things worth building in Nigeria.
Event partnerships
Nickels partners with Nigerian technology events, including Techfiesta 2.0, Suinami Lagos, Entrypoint Labs and Xend Global.
Training
Funds training for people entering the tech industry in Nigeria — helping newcomers get a foothold, not just funding the founders who already have one.
Nigeria, entirely
Everything nickels.vc does happens in Nigeria. No fund, no LPs, no fees.
Capital constraints breed resourcefulness.
In an ecosystem where formal early-stage capital is scarce, small and consistent support — a nickel at a time — can matter more than a single large check that never comes. Nickels backs the people and communities doing the work anyway.
GiFTED!
Managing Partner
Puts micro-funding into technology projects, communities and individuals in Nigeria. Partners with Nigerian tech events and funds training for people entering the industry. Based in Nigeria. Unpaid.
Ready to get funded?
Building something worth a nickel? Apply below, or meet the events nickels.vc already backs.