The CAPIS Venture Capital Fund Program (VCFP®) is a structured venture development and capital facilitation program designed to support early-stage and growth-stage businesses through entrepreneurial capacity building, venture readiness, and managed access to capital.
VCFP is not a loan scheme or a guaranteed funding program. It is a venture capital management and enterprise support framework through which CAPIS Limited, acting in its regulated capacity as a Venture Capital Manager, prepares, structures, and manages qualifying ventures for capital participation, co-investment, or structured financing.
More than capital access, VCFP provides long-term business and financial advisory support aimed at building sustainable, investable enterprises.
VCFP enrolees receive structured venture support that may include:
At CAPIS, capital is the product, and strategic guidance is the value-added service. Our engagement is long-term, disciplined, and aligned with the principles of sustainable value creation.
VCFP is designed for individuals and enterprises seeking to transition from ideas to investable ventures, and from small businesses to scalable enterprises.
CAPIS does not merely support business formation; we focus on entrepreneurial competence, capital discipline, and long-term viability. Our objective is to build entrepreneurs who can responsibly deploy capital, manage risk, and create enduring economic value.
Through structured training, advisory engagement, and ecosystem access, VCFP positions participants to participate meaningfully in the venture economy.
Eligible VCFP participants may be considered for seed-stage venture capital participation of up to ₦1,000,000, subject to:
During the pre-capital and moratorium period, CAPIS provides intensive venture development support through its Retail Venture Capital Department (RVCD), covering:
Capital participation is not automatic, not guaranteed, and is subject to formal approval processes.
As a venture demonstrates operational traction, governance maturity, and financial performance, CAPIS may:
Such capital is structured in line with venture capital best practices and may include equity participation, quasi-equity instruments, or structured financing—not consumer or retail lending.
VCFP enrolment includes ongoing access to business and investment advisory services provided by CAPIS.
This advisory support is designed to accompany the entrepreneur across business cycles, ensuring disciplined growth, capital efficiency, and strategic alignment.
VCFP delivers continuous capacity-building through structured sessions delivered online and onsite, covering:
Participants also gain access to curated learning materials and downloadable resources to support continuous development.
VCFP participants are onboarded into the Entrepreneurship Social Network (ESN)—a private, structured ecosystem designed to support collaboration, peer learning, and venture development.
Through ESN, participants gain access to:
The ESN mentorship program connects participants with experienced entrepreneurs, industry professionals, and business advisors who provide guidance, insight, and practical perspectives based on real-world experience. Mentorship is advisory in nature and does not constitute management control, investment advice, or guaranteed outcomes.
ESN serves as a disciplined entrepreneurial community that strengthens venture readiness, governance awareness, and long-term value creation.
For ventures with strong scalability potential, VCFP offers Premium Partnership and Super Pact pathways, through which CAPIS may facilitate:
These options are available strictly to ventures that meet CAPIS’ advanced venture assessment, governance, and scalability thresholds.
VCFP is not a short-term program. It is a long-term venture development and capital management relationship.
Whether you are building a new venture or scaling an existing enterprise, the CAPIS Venture Capital Fund Program provides a disciplined pathway to:
VCFP is designed to build investable businesses, capable entrepreneurs, and enduring value—for the entrepreneur, the investor, and the economy.
DISCLAIMER:
CAPIS Limited provides structured service platforms that facilitate access to venture capital and support economic value creation aimed at sustainable prosperity. CAPIS does not guarantee outcomes, results, or performance. Capital values may increase or decrease, and past performance is not indicative of future outcomes. Fees paid for access to CAPIS service platforms are strictly service fees, not investment capital, and do not confer any entitlement to returns or guaranteed benefits.
