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

Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Joined October 2016
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๐Ÿ’ก Have you ever thought investing was only for the wealthy? Dรฉbora didโ€”until she discovered how anyone can support new businesses and make a real impact, even without a big bank account. ๐Ÿ“… Follow Dรฉborahโ€™s journey every week ๐Ÿ”—lght.ly/09olm8
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๐ŸŒ Ready to drive Africaโ€™s next growth chapter? Join our info session & discover how to build the financial bridge home. ๐Ÿ“… Nov 17 | ๐Ÿ• 12:30 CET | ๐Ÿ“ Zoom ๐Ÿ‘‰ Register now: lght.ly/oddi3m 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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๐Ÿ’ผ Deboraโ€™s Journey โ€” 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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๐Ÿ“ˆ Deboraโ€™s Journey โ€” this week โ€œI need to think like a portfolio manager, not just an enthusiastic supporter.โ€ Angel investing = building a diverse, strategic portfolio, not chasing one big bet. ๐Ÿ‘‰ lght.ly/ic22la0 #AngelInvesting #Funding #Investors #ZidiFellowship
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โœจ Happy Monday! Got questions about angel investing? ๐Ÿค” With Zidi School + the Zidicircle Co-op, we make your transition easier โ€” from learning to your first investment. Drop your questions โฌ‡๏ธ Weโ€™re here to help! #AngelInvesting #DiasporaInvesting #ImpactInvesting #investors
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๐Ÿš€ Deboraโ€™s Journey โ€” Due Diligence ๐Ÿ‘‰Curious about the real work of angel investing? Follow Deboraโ€™s journey and see how you can join our Angel Investing Fellowship: lght.ly/0nk510 #AngelInvesting #investors #entrepreneurs #Funding #ZidiFellowship #smes
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๐Ÿ’ก When diaspora professionals invest strategically, they create a multiplier effect. โœ… Jobs โœ… Innovation โœ… Wealth that stays in communities ๐ŸŒ Starts Oct 15 ๐Ÿ‘‰ Apply now: lght.ly/cn9a87i #AngelInvestors #ImpactInvesting #Diaspora #Startups #VentureCapital
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๐Ÿš€ Dรฉbora Nijs-Demeulemeester's journeyโ€” stepping into the world of #angelinvesting. Dรฉbora joined the ๐—ญ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ถ ๐—”๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—น ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—™๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น๐—ผ๐˜„๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฝ (๐Ÿ‘‰ lght.ly/9a2c1bf) to learn step by step โ€” and weโ€™re documenting her journey each week. ๐Ÿ’ฌ ๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—ด friends!
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Are you ready to turn your global experience into real change at home? ๐Ÿ–Š๏ธJoin our autumn cohort.! : lght.ly/kda9en8 #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. ๐Ÿ“… Next webinar: Aug 26, 12:00โ€“13:30 CET #DiasporaInvesting
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๐Ÿค” If you were a local African founder, what would you really want from a diaspora investor? ๐Ÿ’ธ Just the money? Not quite. ๐Ÿ—๏ธ Youโ€™d want capital + connections ๐Ÿงญ Guidance navigating global markets ๐Ÿค Beyond goodwill and trust but legally sound, enforceable frameworks. ๐ŸŽฏ Patience, not pressure So, whether youโ€™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 isnโ€™t just about individual readiness. It's about much more. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Join our online event on Navigating Cross-Border Investments, ๐—๐˜‚๐—น๐˜† ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿต๐˜๐—ต, ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ, ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฎ:๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ-๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฏ:๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฌ ๐—–๐—˜๐—ง. for some insights. ๐Ÿ”—Register now: lnkd.in/eD-9GJzq 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 changeโ€”yet for many, it remains unfamiliar or intimidating. Here are some tips from ๐—ข๐—น๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฎ ๐—ข๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ธ๐—ถ youtu.be/bGew2X5OiK8?featureโ€ฆ #angelinvesting #impactinvesting #zidilearn #entrepreneurship #smes youtu.be/bGew2X5OiK8?featureโ€ฆ
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We were honored to be part of the ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ ๐——๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฐ๐—ต-๐—”๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด hosted by Holland Door in Rotterdam on 10th July 2025 with the ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ: ๐—™๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ต ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฝ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜†. 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: โœ… Hybrid Greenhouses โœ… Hydroponic Growing โœ… New Generation Nutrition โœ… Addressing Key Challenges in Sensitive Contexts in Local Communities โœ… 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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๐Ÿ“ข๐—จ๐—ป๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—”๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ'๐˜€ ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ต ๐—™๐˜‚๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ! ๐—๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ข๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ผ ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป! ๐Ÿš€ 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: ๐Ÿ“ˆ Proven Returns: Learn how Launch Africa Fund I achieved a remarkable Returns, demonstrating significant financial upside. ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Pooled investments: Understand how Zidicircle Co-op enables you to participate in a pooled investment model unlocking the most needed capital ๐Ÿ’ก Impact Beyond Capital: See how your investment contributes to job creation, female leadership, and a thriving tech ecosystem across Africa. โœจ 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! ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Date: 15th July 2025 โฐ Time: 12:00-13:00 CET ๐Ÿ“ Online: Zoom ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Speakers: ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐—ต ๐—ก๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜„๐—ถ, ๐—™๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ & ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐——๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ, Zidicircle & ๐— ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฒ๐—น ๐— ๐˜‚๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฒ-๐—œ๐—ป๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ฟ, Launch Africa Ventures ๐Ÿ‘‰ RSVP Now & Secure Your Spot! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regiโ€ฆ #AfricaTech #ImpactInvesting #VentureCapital #Zidiinvest #Diaspora
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๐Ÿช˜ Call for Applications!!! Are you bothered when you see fellow diaspora entrepreneurs and underserved entrepreneurs not getting the funding they need? ๐——๐—ผ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—น ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ธ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜„-๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜†๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—บ? where do you start? The ๐—ญ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ถ ๐—”๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—น ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—™๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น๐—ผ๐˜„๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฝ 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 ๐Ÿฒ-๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—บ, running from October 15th to November 19th, 2025, you will: โœ”๏ธ Understand how Angel Investing works. โœ”๏ธUnlocking alternative sources of Capital. โœ”๏ธNavigate cultural and regulatory complexities. โœ”๏ธOvercome challenges in finding investment deals. โœ”๏ธLearn how to evaluate ventures, perform valuations, and understand cross-border investments. โœ”๏ธ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 ๐—ฒ๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฑ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ณ๐˜‚๐—น ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ while investing in promising opportunities! Apply now! zidicircle.com/zidi-fellowshโ€ฆ First deadline: July 20th, 2025, 17:00 CEST. Hurry!! #angelinvesting #zidilearn #entrepreneurship #angelinvestors #remittances #diaspora
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๐Ÿ“ข New Webinar! #Zidicircle is thrilled to announce our new July webinar: "๐—ก๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—–๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜€-๐—•๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€" ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’ฐ Following our impactful June session on Demystifying Diaspora Angel Investments, we're diving deeper into activating diaspora capital for regional scale! ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Mark your calendars: ๐—๐˜‚๐—น๐˜† ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿต๐˜๐—ต, ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ, ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—บ ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฎ:๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ-๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฏ:๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฌ ๐—–๐—˜๐—ง. 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: โœ”๏ธ Overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities in cross-border investing โœ”๏ธNavigating legal, cultural, and operational dynamics in new markets โœ”๏ธHow diaspora investors are pooling resources for greater impact โœ”๏ธThe role of ZidiCircle and the Co-op in creating soft landing zones for investors ๐Ÿ“Œ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜ ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฌ ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐—น๐—น ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜†๐˜‡๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜†- ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™œ๐™š๐™ฉ ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช ๐™จ๐™ฉ๐™–๐™ง๐™ฉ๐™š๐™™! 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! ๐Ÿ”— Register now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regiโ€ฆ #CrossBorderInvesting #DiasporaCapital #AngelInvesting #AfricaInvestments #Zidilearn #impactinvestors
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๐ŸŒโœจ 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 โ€œNigerian Success Symphony.โ€ 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: โœ… Entrepreneurship Bootcamps that equip founders with practical business skills โœ… Angel Investor Mobilization via our flagship fellowships, building a robust pipeline of diaspora capital โœ… 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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๐ŸŒ Thank You for Joining Us!! Demystifying Diaspora Angel Investing: From Curiosity to Confidence ๐Ÿ“… June 17, 2025 | ๐Ÿ’ปWebinar To everyone who joined our dynamic and eye-opening webinar โ€” thank you! ๐Ÿ’กTogether, we unpacked what it really means to be a diaspora angel investor, moving beyond buzzwords to real strategies, real stories, and real opportunities. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Moderated by the brilliant Vanessa Vovor (she/her), we welcomed curious first-timers and seasoned professionals alike to explore: โœ… The true power of diaspora-led investing โœ… Breaking down barriers for African and female founders โœ… The realities of early-stage investing and startup due diligence โœ… Insights on agricultural investment, agritech, and infrastructure โœ… Practical guidance on how to start angel investing with confidence ๐Ÿ’ฌ From Katharina Diehlโ€™s reflections on sustainability and inclusive investment models, to Olusola Osinoikiโ€™s unfiltered investor insights, our speakers emphasized that successful investing starts with structure, strategy, and humility โ€” not hype. We also explored how Zidicircleโ€™s platform is building a new generation of diaspora investors through: โœ”๏ธ Investor education โœ”๏ธ Startup/SME matching โœ”๏ธ Transparent group investing models ๐Ÿ™Œ A special shoutout to our incredible speakers and our engaged audience โ€” many of whom were exploring angel investing for the very first time backed by experienced investors. You're the reason this conversation matters. Letโ€™s keep the momentum going. onto the next one!! ๐Ÿ‘‰ Join the Diaspora Angel Investor Fellowship to build your portfolio and your confidence. ๐Ÿ”— forms.gle/6YvpMDu3tG8PeKDh9 #DiasporaInvesting #AngelInvesting #Agritech #StartupFunding #DiasporaFinance #ImpactInvesting #AgricultureInnovation
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