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About Us

About Lion Leap

Igniting Africa’s Visionaries, Building Tomorrow’s Economies

At Lion’s Leap, we believe that the boldest ideas deserve the strongest support. Founded by Dr. Olasimbo Davidson, we are more than a funding platform. we’re a movement to redefine entrepreneurship in Africa. By bridging visionary founders with purpose driven angel investors, we create opportunities that scale businesses, uplift communities, and drive sustainable economic growth.

Our History

Established to address critical financing needs on the continent. Lion's Leap emerged to tackle several business constraints in Africa, including the high costs of debt financing, low accessibility to corporate funders, and low financing opportunities. Starting as a small investor-founder network.

Our Mission

Provide critical funding, mentorship, and guidance to small businesses, helping them scale, thrive, and contribute positively to their communities and specific economies.

Our Vision

We envision a world where African entrepreneurs especially women and minority founders no longer face barriers to growth. Lion’s Leap is building a dynamic, inclusive network where groundbreaking ideas meet the expertise and capital needed to thrive.

Why Us Better

Why Lion’s Leap?

Africa’s entrepreneurial spirit is unstoppable but systemic challenges persist. High interest rates, limited access to networks, and gender biases often stifle potential.

 

Lion’s Leap tackles this head-on by:

Our Expert Team Members 😍

Top Skilled Experts

Why Us

Our Core Values

Compassion

We evaluate pitches with empathy, offering mentorship to all applicants—funded or not.

Core Competencies

Our team and investors bring decades of expertise in finance, tech, and social impact to guide founders

Creativity

We celebrate disruptive ideas, from AI-driven health tech to sustainable fashion startups.