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Mr Eazi Sets Up Zagadat Capital, Invests in PawaPay’s $9M Seed Funding

- Vanessa Obioha

Again, Oluwatosin Ajibade, popularly known as Mr Eazi, is contributi­ng to the African technology economy by investing in its growth. This is evident in his establishm­ent of Zagadat Capital, which recently invested in PawaPay, a company that aids people to send and receive money internatio­nally. This investment was done in partnershi­p with U.K.-based fund 88mph who co-led the round with Chinabased MSA Capital, Kepple Ventures and Vunani Capital.

Mr Eazi is no stranger to the world of investment. In 2020, he raised $20 million for his Africa Music Fund (AMF) to invest in the careers of African music talents.

With Zagadat Capital, he plans to direct funding to startups and businesses that will power Africa’s tech future.

Being investors hugely focused on Africa and taking advantage of familiarit­y with the landscape, investment needs and problem profile of Africa is what drives Ajibade.

“We believe that mobile money-focused fintech is not just one of the most exciting places to invest but also one of the most important bridges to ensuring financial inclusion of billions of people across the continent. The kicker for us is that we believe in the clear mission, vision and strategy and we are confident that the PawaPay team is the best team to achieve it.”

With its recent investment in PawaPay, Zagadat Capital is building a continent financiall­y connected within itself and the internatio­nal community.

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