Central Bank of Nigeria
Overview
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is the country's apex monetary authority, with a core mandate to ensure monetary and price stability, issue legal tender, and promote a sound financial system. In addition to its core functions, the CBN performs significant developmental roles, deploying capital through various intervention funds and development finance initiatives aimed at stimulating growth in key sectors of the Nigerian economy, including agriculture, manufacturing, and support for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). While recently shifting to more of an advisory role and leveraging third-parties for new initiatives, the bank continues to manage its existing portfolio of development projects.
Portfolio Companies
3
Website
cbn.gov.ngInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kobo360 | Aug 2019 | Debt | Co-investor |
| Decagon | Aug 2021 | Debt | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Central Bank of Nigeria based?
Central Bank of Nigeria is headquartered in Nigeria.
When was Central Bank of Nigeria founded?
Founding year information for Central Bank of Nigeria is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Central Bank of Nigeria have?
Central Bank of Nigeria has 3 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Central Bank of Nigeria's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Kobo360, Decagon.
What was Central Bank of Nigeria's most recent investment shown here?
Central Bank of Nigeria's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Decagon in 2021.
What sectors does Central Bank of Nigeria focus on?
Central Bank of Nigeria focuses on Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Central Bank of Nigeria focus on?
Stage focus information for Central Bank of Nigeria is not publicly available.