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General questions

• What is the DealRoom Nigeria all about?

  The DealRoom Nigeria is a matching platform set up to connect Entrepreneurs and Investors from all over the world who are interested in investing funds into Nigerian businesses in various industries. We are bridging that gap by showcasing viable project, businesses and ideas to Investors. There are a lot of Investors and funds in Nigeria but most entrepreneurs do not understand how to relate and present their viable business ideas to get funding deals from Investors.

• Who are the people behind DealRoom Nigeria?

  Our Team and board are led by very high-profile individuals and professionals.

• How do I join the DealRoom?

  It's free to join the DealRoom

• Any other cost included after Pre-screening and getting investments?

  Once you get funds then we are paid 5% of the total funds raised. Remember we match and facilitate the connection Investors with Entrepreneurs

• The reasons for pre-screening

  It is specifically to get you and pitch ready for investors, Help you see your business from someone else perspective, Get you to understand how to deal with private investors, Learn to how to pitch, You will get viable feedback on what you need to do or not to do to get your idea or project to the next level

• What are the key or basic criteria a business must possess for the prescreening session?

  Your Business Plan must be developed and ready with financials. Your Pitch Deck must also be ready which will be screened

• After prescreening, must a business attend the live pitch?

  Issues such as Intellectual property rights, valuation of your business, ownership structure, how to showcase the viability of your business, the scaling and growth needs of your business, the financial strategy of your business

• How many Investors are on the Dealroom Platform?

  In the DealRoom we already have a network of over 200 investors ranging from individuals, Ultra high networth persons, Private equity firms, and venture capital funds, institutional investors both within and outside Nigeria.

• Is DealRoom a tech only based platform?

  We are not a tech only platform. We have Investors for all sectors and accommodate entrepreneurs from all sectors

• What are the Requirements for Prescreening?

  The prescreening session is NGN50, 000 only. Secondly you will be required to write a basic pitch deck using our template that will be made available to you

• How do I pay for prescreening?

  Account details are

  Account Name:DealRoom Nigeria

  Bank: FCMB

  Acc Number: 7052780017

  But N50,000 is compulsory for screening. If you pay N50,000 and are screened we send your details straight to investors. The live pitch is just a paid event. It's not compulsory

• What if we already have the business plan and pitch deck?

  Then you are ready for the Pre-screening session

• Does prescreening happen in person or virtual interview, what’s the process like?

  Both virtual and in person interview is available, it a matter of choice and situations

  Pls note that once you attend the pitch session you are automatically a Dealroom pre- screened deal and we will keep showcasing you to investors till you are funded

• So as a business can you apply to Dealroom for Board members?

  Yes, you can apply, we help you recruit board members This takes your business to another level if you do not have board members Its key to building a highly structured organization that can be sustained

• Other offerings from Dealroom?

  We also help organizations with strategy and business development services Essentially, we are positioned to work with you and grow your business higher and more on the strategies to move your business forward to profitability

• Are there considerations and plans on ground for Businesses outside Lagos?

  Business Outside Lagos will do a virtual pre-screening and where a live pitch is paid for must plan to attend the live pitch session when its scheduled.