Maya Horgan Famodu

**Maya Horgan Famodu** (born March 24, 1991) is a Nigerian-American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and investor recognized for her significant contributions to the African technology ecosystem. She is the founder and Managing Partner of Ingressive Capital, a venture fund focused on investing in early-stage startups across Africa.Early Life and Education Famodu was born on March 24, 1991, and holds dual Nigerian and American citizenship, having a Nigerian father and an American mother. She spent most of her youth in Minnesota, United States. For her higher education, she attended Pomona College, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in environmental sciences. Following this, she completed a Pre-law Program at Cornell University.Career Progression and Notable Works Famodu began her career with a commitment to increasing investment in Africa’s burgeoning tech scene. Before founding Ingressive Capital, she worked as a blogger with the *Huffington Post* from 2012 to 2015. Her primary achievement is founding **Ingressive Capital**, a venture capital firm based in Lagos, Nigeria. As Founder and Managing Partner, she focuses on deploying capital to early-stage, high-growth startups across the continent. Her efforts are committed to driving global investments into Africa's tech ecosystem and ensuring African youth have the resources to build scalable businesses.Major Achievements and Current Status Maya Horgan Famodu has been recognized as a prominent figure in global business and technology. She was named one of Forbes' "30 Under 30" and has been featured in major international publications including TechCrunch, the Financial Times, The Economist, CNBC, and CNN, for her expertise in African tech and venture capital. Beyond her professional endeavors, Famodu lives in Lagos, Nigeria, and is committed to various sports, including CrossFit. In 2024, she won the Nigeria Crossfit Wild West Throwdown competition with her partner, Blessing Adesiyan. She is known for her enthusiasm for riding her motorcycle, travel, dancing, and choreography. Her work continues to focus on funding the new generation of African innovators.