Angel Investor. Ecosystem Builder.
Strategic Advisor
Tomi Davies (TD) is one of Africa’s most recognized angel investors, backing founders, building networks and shaping the continent’s startup funding infrastructure.
Core Investment Philosophy
Find. Fund. Follow to Exit.
Find. Fund. Follow to Exit.
TD has supported and advised a range of notable ventures across fintech, renewables, media, eCommerce and education. These include:
Omnibiz
B2B eCommerce
Trove
Fintech
Powerstove
Renewable energy
Big Cabal Media
Media and storytelling
Laptops4Learning Nigeria
Edtech
MBO Capital
Private Equity
Network Building Across the Continent
Tomi Davies has been instrumental in institutionalizing early-stage investing in Africa:
- Co-founded LAN (Lagos Angel Network) in 2012
- Co-founded ABAN (African Business Angel Network) in 2014
- Supports Catalytic Africa, a joint initiative of ABAN and Afrilabs
- Leads new syndicates like the upcoming Anambra Angel Network
- Chairs innovation councils such as the Lagos State Science, Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC)
These networks aim to localize capital, reduce funding friction and enable founder-friendly investment across Africa.
Tools & Frameworks
TD is the creator of the POEM Framework®. The framework is detailed in his 2023 book Investment Worthy Startup, which has become a go-to resource for both founders and investors in African tech ecosystems. A structured methodology used to evaluate the viability of startups. It assesses ventures based on:
Proposition
Organization
Economics
Milestones
Speaking Engagements & Thought Leadership
Tomi Davies is a sought-after speaker at investment and innovation forums around the world. His experience building angel networks, supporting founders, and advising policy bodies has made him a regular voice on global platforms.
Notable speaking events include:
- Africa Tech Summit (London, Kigali)
- TechCrunch Startup Battlefield Africa
- World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF)
- EBAN Helsinki
- AfriTech Basecamp London
- World Summit Awards (WSA) – Juror and contributor
He has also appeared on leading podcasts such as:
- Beyond the Pivot
- My Perfect Failure
- The Angel Investing Podcast
- The Afropreneur Podcast
Want to Invite TD to Speak or Advise?
If you are organizing a conference, masterclass or investor roundtable focused on:
- Angel investing in emerging markets
- Startup ecosystems and policy
- Digital transformation in Africa
- Founder-investor relationships
- Innovation-driven economic growth
Tomi Davies is available for keynotes, moderated panels, fireside chats, and closed-door advisory sessions.
Book Tomi Davies to Speak
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