S02E05 Crown Castê: Eghosa Omoigui

Welcome to Crown Castê, your financial literacy podcast for small businesses. We publish inspiring, insightful conversations with investors and stewards of capital. In this episode, Nzube sits down with Eghosa Omoigui, founder of Echo VC, to explore his unique journey from law to venture capital and his pivotal role in African investment. Eghosa shares valuable insights from his career, including his non-traditional entry into VC, Echo VC’s distinct four-pillar framework for investing in sub-Saharan Africa, and the lessons learned from Echo VC’s decade in the ecosystem. The discussion covers the need for a tailored approach to African markets, the impact of increased funding on the investment landscape, and Echo VC’s focus on founders with deep, often unconventional insights into underserved markets. Eghosa also shares his thoughts on agriculture, financing challenges, and what it takes to build lasting businesses in Africa.