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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.
Overview
Location
Nigeria, Lagos, Yaba
Employees
11-50
Founded date
2019
Investors 2
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| FM Capital Group | fmcapitalgrp.com |
Mentions in press and media 9
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| Mar 17, 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... |
| Nov 12, 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... |
| Jul 25, 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,... |
| Jul 25, 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... |
| Jul 25, 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... |
| Jul 24, 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... |
| Mar 19, 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... |
| Dec 8, 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... |
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FAQ about Rise
When was Rise founded?
Rise was founded in 2019.
Who has invested in Rise?
Parsers VC lists 2 investors of Rise, among them FM Capital Group.
What has the press written about Rise?
Parsers VC has collected 9 articles mentioning Rise, among them “Nigerian lender Sycamore expands into asset management with SEC licence” (Mar 17, 2025) and “MyCoverGenius launches MyCoverGenius V.2.0” (Nov 12, 2024).
Is Rise still active?
Yes, Rise is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 26, 2025.