Rise is giving Nigerians access to foreign investment opportunities through products such as Fixed Income, US Real Estate, and US Stocks. Rise sets itself apart from other investment platforms as a dollar fund manager and a one-stop-shop for dollar investments. Our mission is to be the product that brings the best investments from around the world to everyone in Africa and beyond in order to create wealth for the continent.
Location: Nigeria, Lagos, Yaba
Employees: 11-50
Founded date: 2019
Investors 2
| Date | Name | Website |
| 12.03.2022 | Techstars | techstars.... |
| - | FM Capital... | fmcapitalg... |
Mentions in press and media 9
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| 26.09.2025 | Nigerians are investing with cNGN stablecoin. Regulators say this is risky | When Asset Chain, a Nigerian blockchain company, launched a money market product through its affiliate crypto investment app Xend Finance in May, it marked a shift in how stablecoins are used in Africa’s largest crypto economy. For years, d... |
| 17.03.2025 | Nigerian lender Sycamore expands into asset management with SEC licence | Sycamore, the Nigerian digital lender with ₦10 billion assets under management, has secured a fund manager licence from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to operate as a fund and portfolio manager. This move signals a significant... |
| 12.11.2024 | MyCoverGenius launches MyCoverGenius V.2.0 | Insurance provider MyCoverGenius has launched an upgraded insurance platform, MyCoverGenius V.2.0, to give customers a more seamless experience. MyCoverGenius is a comprehensive insurance management platform for businesses. The company is a... |
| 25.07.2024 | Risevest's Ambitious Leap: A New Era for African Fintech** ** | ** In the fast-paced world of fintech, opportunities often resemble fleeting shadows. One moment they’re there, the next they vanish. Risevest, a Nigerian startup, is currently navigating this landscape with a bold ambition: acquiring Hisa,... |
| 25.07.2024 | Risevest's Bold Move: Expanding Horizons in East Africa** ** | ** In the fast-paced world of fintech, strategic moves can redefine markets. Risevest, a Nigerian startup, is on the brink of a significant expansion. The company is in talks to acquire Hisa, a Kenyan platform that opens doors to U.S. stock... |
| 25.07.2024 | Techstars and Risevest: Navigating Change in the Startup Landscape** ** | ** In the ever-evolving world of startups, change is the only constant. Two recent stories highlight this truth: Techstars grappling with its corporate culture and Risevest eyeing expansion through acquisition. Both narratives reflect the c... |
| 24.07.2024 | Exclusive: Risevest in talks to acquire Kenya’s Hisa | Risevest, the Nigerian fintech startup that gives users access to global investments and Nigerian stocks, is in talks to acquire Hisa, a Kenyan startup that allows users access to US stocks. If the deal goes through, the acquisition will en... |
| 19.03.2024 | TechStars-backed GetEquity is raising $1 million to add bonds and fixed-income assets | When GetEquity launched in 2021, months after Stripe’s $200 million acquisition of Paystack, it entered a market where retail investors dreamed of big returns from angel investing. GetEquity helped these hopeful investors find and fund star... |
| 08.12.2021 | Techpoint Awards 2021: And the nominees are… | Share this article: [Updated on December 15, 2021]: Payourse requested to be removed as a finalist in The Most Outstanding Crypto Exchange category. [Updated on December 14, 2021]: The Most Outstanding Logistics Startup 2021 was renamed Mos... |