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Milestones At A Glance

A 15-Year Journey of Impact and Innovation (2010–2025)

Catalyzing Sustainable Development through Capital, Partnerships & Vision

  • Over the last decade and a half, the Nigerian Capital Development Fund (NCDF Group) has transformed from a bold Public-Private Partnership initiative into a powerful national engine for inclusive growth, impact investment, and sustainable innovation. Below is a curated snapshot of our key milestones — a testament to our leadership, resilience, and results-driven approach.
2010: A Vision is Born

Establishment of NCDF Group

  • Founded as a strategic Public-Private Partnership to accelerate Nigeria’s journey toward achieving its Social Development Goals (SDGs), aligning capital with national impact priorities and empowering underserved communities.

Licensing of NCDF Investment Management Plc

  • Incorporated as the investment arm of the NCDF Group and granted a Venture Capital Fund Management license by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria — marking a critical step in building regulated impact finance infrastructure.
2012: Institutional Legitimacy Secured
2013–2020: Building the Foundations of Impact

Formation of 10 Strategic SPVs

  • Deployed Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) across priority sectors — including renewable energy, healthcare, housing, fintech, agriculture, and education — enabling the execution of mission-critical Public-Private Partnership projects and crowding in catalytic capital.

Launch of The Diaspora Impact Fund

  • Designed to mobilize capital from Nigerians abroad into national infrastructure and development projects through innovative and inclusive fund structures.

Creation of The Opportunity Growth Fund (OGF)

  • A ₦150 Billion venture capital fund to unlock the next generation of high-growth startups across Nigeria, fostering job creation and digital inclusion.

Debt Capital Innovation

  • Introduced two bold debt instruments to expand the capital base: Greenovus Infrastructure Bond – ₦50 Billion for clean mobility and renewable energy infrastructure. Real Estate Equity Platform – Financing diaspora-led housing development through cooperative equity structures.
2021–2024: Scaling Finance, Broadening Reach
2024–2025: Vision Realised, Ecosystem Unleashed

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  • Launched as an exclusive investor platform for high-net-worth individuals, diaspora champions, and institutional partners to co-invest in transformative projects.

Diaspora Affordable Housing Programme (DAHP)

  • Initiated across 12 states with the first 5,000 homes, enabling diaspora families to invest in secure, quality, and affordable housing back home.

Startups Fortune Entrepreneur Accelerator

  • Flagship national program supporting over 1,000 youth-led enterprises with training, funding access, and mentoring across priority industries.

National SDG Co-Funds & Innovation Initiatives

  • Co-creating innovative SDG-aligned financing structures with federal and state partners — including SDG Health, Education, Gender Funds, and State Impact Co-Funds.

Launch of NCDF Securities Limited

  • Launched Issuing House and Capital Markets Advisory firm, operating under SEC supervision — offering structuring, private placement, and debt capital advisory services to further deepen Nigeria’s impact capital markets.
2025: Market Leadership Cemented

Looking Ahead

  • NCDF Group is now primed to scale its vision globally — unlocking $1 Billion through its Impact Investment Plan and inviting forward-thinking partners, institutional investors, and global development actors to co-create the future of inclusive prosperity in Nigeria and beyond.

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