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Investors are raising the bar for Nigerian startups seeking capital — Sage Grey MD
Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk Samuel Daniel , as published by Nairametrics
· October 7, 2026
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Key points According to Sage Grey MD, a strong product is no longer sufficient to secure capital. Investors are becoming more discerning when it comes to backing Nigerian startups.
Investors are becoming more discerning when it comes to backing Nigerian startups. According to Sage Grey MD, a strong product is no longer sufficient to secure capital. Founders must now prove their worth before attempting to demonstrate everything.
Further insight into the questions investors ask before providing support is available. The criteria for backing Nigerian businesses have been outlined by Runsewe in an interview.
Details of the interview can be found on Nairametrics, where Runsewe discusses the expectations of investors and the requirements for founders to meet before seeking capital.
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Category: business Published: October 7, 2026 Source: Nairametrics Reading time: 1 min
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