ZidiCircle-Diaspora Driven Development

Zidicircle Facilitates diaspora-led development in host and home countries through : -Supporting and training high potential diaspora entrepreneurs and investor

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💡 Have you ever thought investing was only for the wealthy? Débora did—until she discovered how anyone can support new businesses and make a real impact, even without a big bank account.

📅 Follow Déborah’s journey every week

🔗https://t.co/btEWN1jLaU

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🌍 Ready to drive Africa’s next growth chapter?
Join our info session & discover how to build the financial bridge home.

📅 Nov 17 | 🕐 12:30 CET | 📍 Zoom
👉 Register now: https://t.co/AzcWzLeLSO

Invest in innovation. Fuel prosperity. #AfricaRising #DiasporaInvestment

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We are officially invited to join the Africa-Europe Innovation Platform. Zidicircle is proud to take part in this space for exchange & collaboration between African and European actors in the field of innovation and impact investments. Excited to see you there!!!

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Sunday 5th October, ZidiCircle was at the inauguration of the Moroccan Pulse Beyond Nations Association. Together we aim to empower more investors and entrepreneurs in the next year, expanding opportunities in Morocco as well as across Africa! It's all about connecting ...

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💼 Debora’s Journey — The Investment Process

Ever wondered what it takes to move from building a portfolio to mastering the investment process? Follow Debora Nijs-Demeulemeester as she takes the next step!

#investors #startups #angelinvestors #smes

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📈 Debora’s Journey — this week

“I need to think like a portfolio manager, not just an enthusiastic supporter.”

Angel investing = building a diverse, strategic portfolio, not chasing one big bet.

👉 https://t.co/abVxDq7lKy

#AngelInvesting #Funding #Investors #ZidiFellowship

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✨ Happy Monday!

Got questions about angel investing? 🤔

With Zidi School + the Zidicircle Co-op, we make your transition easier — from learning to your first investment.

Drop your questions ⬇️ We’re here to help!

#AngelInvesting #DiasporaInvesting #ImpactInvesting #investors

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🚀 Debora’s Journey — Due Diligence

👉Curious about the real work of angel investing? Follow Debora’s journey and see how you can join our Angel Investing Fellowship: https://t.co/ypZ5dr5e9d

#AngelInvesting #investors #entrepreneurs #Funding #ZidiFellowship #smes

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💡 When diaspora professionals invest strategically, they create a multiplier effect.

✅ Jobs
✅ Innovation
✅ Wealth that stays in communities

🌍 Starts Oct 15
👉 Apply now: https://t.co/Mx8ev7ZX1z

#AngelInvestors #ImpactInvesting #Diaspora #Startups #VentureCapital

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🚀 Débora Nijs-Demeulemeester's journey— stepping into the world of #angelinvesting.
Débora joined the 𝗭𝗶𝗱𝗶 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 (👉 https://t.co/pg3qdhlzGW) to learn step by step — and we’re documenting her journey each week.

💬 𝗧𝗮𝗴 friends!

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Are you ready to turn your global experience into real change at home?

🖊️Join our autumn cohort.! : https://t.co/7DaZ1gH91h

#AngelInvesting #DiasporaLeaders #StartupImpact

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Thank you for joining Tuesday's webinar: Navigating Cross-Border Investments!

We hope you gained valuable insights;- investment opportunity between Zidicircle Coop Diaspora Angels & Launch Africa Ventures.

📅 Next webinar: Aug 26, 12:00–13:30 CET

#DiasporaInvesting

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🤔 If you were a local African founder, what would you really want from a diaspora investor?

💸 Just the money? Not quite.

🏗️ You’d want capital + connections
🧭 Guidance navigating global markets
🤝 Beyond goodwill and trust but legally sound, enforceable frameworks.
🎯 Patience, not pressure

So, whether you’re already investing or just sending remittances, the next frontier is scaling intentional capital through strategic, long-term commitments that match your ambitions. Scaling diaspora capital isn’t just about individual readiness. It's about much more.

🗓️ Join our online event on Navigating Cross-Border Investments, 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟵𝘁𝗵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬-𝟭𝟯:𝟯𝟬 𝗖𝗘𝗧. for some insights.
🔗Register now: https://t.co/VPlGX71MJi

Waiting for perfect conditions is the fastest way to miss real opportunity.
This webinar is your chance to move from hesitation to informed action.

We look forward to welcoming you!

#Investment #diaspora #crossborder #capital #europe

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Did you miss our Webinar on Demystifying Angel Investing?

Angel investing has long been an avenue for unlocking potential, fueling innovation, and driving economic change—yet for many, it remains unfamiliar or intimidating.

Here are some tips from 𝗢𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮 𝗢𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗶𝗸𝗶

https://t.co/QtshxENxCo

#angelinvesting #impactinvesting #zidilearn #entrepreneurship #smes
https://t.co/QtshxENxCo

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We were honored to be part of the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵-𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 hosted by Holland Door in Rotterdam on 10th July 2025 with the 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: 𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆.

Participants included Agricultural experts, Agro Business, Policymakers, Investors, Researchers, Development Organisations and the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON).

Major lessons shared from the successful Dutch Agriculture sector including:
✅ Hybrid Greenhouses
✅ Hydroponic Growing
✅ New Generation Nutrition
✅ Addressing Key Challenges in Sensitive Contexts in Local
Communities
✅ Agro-Investment opportunities in Africa

Our delegation incuded Fridah Ntarangwi, Ilario Savi and Alfred Atta where they shared our model of pooling diaspora and international investments into #smes including food and agriculture as a priority sector.

Thank you Geerten van der Lugt and the entire HollandDoor Team for organizing such a great session.

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📢𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮'𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲! 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻! 🚀

Are you passionate about impact investing and seeking high-growth opportunities? Zidicircle invites you to an exclusive info session where we'll explore the immense potential of the African tech ecosystem through our #partnership with Launch Africa Ventures, the leading Pan-African early-stage VC fund with breakout successes investing in companies like Flutterwave and Moove.

What you'll discover:
📈 Proven Returns: Learn how Launch Africa Fund I achieved a remarkable Returns, demonstrating significant financial upside.
👥 Pooled investments: Understand how Zidicircle Co-op enables you to participate in a pooled investment model unlocking the most needed capital
💡 Impact Beyond Capital: See how your investment contributes to job creation, female leadership, and a thriving tech ecosystem across Africa.
✨ Seed Fund II Opportunity: Get an exclusive look at the strategy and terms of Seed Fund II, offering unparalleled access to Africa's next unicorns.

Don't miss this chance to connect with experts and position yourself at the forefront of Africa's digital revolution. Whether you're an experienced investor or new to venture capital, this info session is for you!

🗓️ Date: 15th July 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00-13:00 CET
📍 Online: Zoom
🗣️ Speakers: 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗵 𝗡𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘄𝗶, 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 & 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿, Zidicircle & 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗠𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗲-𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿, Launch Africa Ventures

👉 RSVP Now & Secure Your Spot! https://t.co/JMH5oSjvFw

#AfricaTech #ImpactInvesting #VentureCapital #Zidiinvest #Diaspora

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🪘 Call for Applications!!!

Are you bothered when you see fellow diaspora entrepreneurs and underserved entrepreneurs not getting the funding they need? 𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄-𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺? where do you start?

The 𝗭𝗶𝗱𝗶 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 is your answer! This fellowship is specially created for aspiring diaspora investors, international investors, and anyone wanting to see change in the funding ecosystems no matter where you are. We aim to train you on how investing in startups and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) works, after which you commit to finance entrepreneurs either individually or collectively.

Through this 𝟲-𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺, running from October 15th to November 19th, 2025, you will:

✔️ Understand how Angel Investing works.

✔️Unlocking alternative sources of Capital.

✔️Navigate cultural and regulatory complexities.

✔️Overcome challenges in finding investment deals.

✔️Learn how to evaluate ventures, perform valuations, and understand cross-border investments.

✔️Master the deal-making process, including due diligence, term sheets, and exit strategies.

You'll also expand your network with like-minded people , participate in actual investing together with fellow investors , and get enrolled into the Zidicircle Co-op for streamlined investment support.

Join us in 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 while investing in promising opportunities!

Apply now! https://t.co/4aubDj9irM

First deadline: July 20th, 2025, 17:00 CEST. Hurry!!

#angelinvesting #zidilearn #entrepreneurship #angelinvestors #remittances #diaspora

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📢 New Webinar! #Zidicircle is thrilled to announce our new July webinar: "𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀" 🌍💰

Following our impactful June session on Demystifying Diaspora Angel Investments, we're diving deeper into activating diaspora capital for regional scale!

🗓️ Mark your calendars: 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟵𝘁𝗵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬-𝟭𝟯:𝟯𝟬 𝗖𝗘𝗧.

This online event will explore how diaspora investors can move beyond national boundaries to fund ventures built for regional scale across Africa and beyond.

Gain practical insights on:
✔️ Overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities in cross-border investing
✔️Navigating legal, cultural, and operational dynamics in new markets
✔️How diaspora investors are pooling resources for greater impact
✔️The role of ZidiCircle and the Co-op in creating soft landing zones for investors

📌 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝟯𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆- 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙙!

This webinar is for aspiring and experienced angel investors, entrepreneurs building cross-border businesses, and anyone interested in unlocking Africa's regional potential!

Don't miss out on learning how to multiply your impact by investing across borders!

🔗 Register now: https://t.co/TsQauhtYo8

#CrossBorderInvesting #DiasporaCapital #AngelInvesting #AfricaInvestments #Zidilearn #impactinvestors

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🌍✨ Workshop Ignites Diaspora Entrepreneurship in The Hague!

On June 7, 2025, the Aula of Zandvliet College in The Hague came alive with energy, vision, and cultural pride as Diasporans gathered for the First Edition of the NIDOE NL & NYN Hobbyists Event, themed “Nigerian Success Symphony.”

Jointly organized by NIDOE Netherlands, Nigerian Youth Netherlands (NYN), and Stichting GReAT The Hague, the event brought together entrepreneurs, creatives, and community leaders to showcase the strength and ingenuity of the African diaspora.

Zidicircle was proud to participate and be represented by William, who shared how we empower diaspora entrepreneurs through:

✅ Entrepreneurship Bootcamps that equip founders with practical business skills

✅ Angel Investor Mobilization via our flagship fellowships, building a robust pipeline of diaspora capital

✅ The Zidicircle Co-op Investing Collective, which enables collaborative investment into promising ventures

We remain committed to supporting diaspora entrepreneurs to grow businesses that create impact across Africa and beyond!

#Netherlands #Nigeria #Zidilearn #Diasporaengagement #entrepreneurship

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🌍 Thank You for Joining Us!!

Demystifying Diaspora Angel Investing: From Curiosity to Confidence

📅 June 17, 2025 | 💻Webinar

To everyone who joined our dynamic and eye-opening webinar — thank you!

💡Together, we unpacked what it really means to be a diaspora angel investor, moving beyond buzzwords to real strategies, real stories, and real opportunities.

🎙️ Moderated by the brilliant Vanessa Vovor (she/her), we welcomed curious first-timers and seasoned professionals alike to explore:

✅ The true power of diaspora-led investing

✅ Breaking down barriers for African and female founders

✅ The realities of early-stage investing and startup due diligence

✅ Insights on agricultural investment, agritech, and infrastructure

✅ Practical guidance on how to start angel investing with confidence

💬 From Katharina Diehl’s reflections on sustainability and inclusive investment models, to Olusola Osinoiki’s unfiltered investor insights, our speakers emphasized that successful investing starts with structure, strategy, and humility — not hype.

We also explored how Zidicircle’s platform is building a new generation of diaspora investors through:

✔️ Investor education

✔️ Startup/SME matching

✔️ Transparent group investing models

🙌 A special shoutout to our incredible speakers and our engaged audience — many of whom were exploring angel investing for the very first time backed by experienced investors. You're the reason this conversation matters.

Let’s keep the momentum going. onto the next one!!

👉 Join the Diaspora Angel Investor Fellowship to build your portfolio and your confidence.

🔗 https://t.co/2vC7dDt3eD

#DiasporaInvesting #AngelInvesting #Agritech #StartupFunding #DiasporaFinance #ImpactInvesting #AgricultureInnovation