Davidson OturuDavidson Oturu is a corporate lawyer and investor with nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of law, finance, and technology. As the General Partner at Nubia Capital, a venture capital firm, he leads investments in tech-enabled startup across Africa, driving innovation and growth in emerging markets.Previously, Davidson was a Partner at AELEX, a leading law firm in Nigeria and Ghana, where he headed the firm's Startups, Innovation, and Technology Practice. His legal expertise covers a broad spectrum, including intellectual property, regulatory compliance, and corporate/commercial law. He has served a diverse clientele in sectors such as fintech, media, telecommunications, IT, private equity, and financial services.Davidson's professional journey is marked by a commitment to mentorship, education, and early-stage startup investments. He has been recognized as a leading legal practitioner in fintech and corporate/commercial practice, with commendations in prestigious directories such as Chambers Fintech Guide, IFLR 1000, Legal 500, Who's Who Legal, WTR 1000, IP Stars, and Chambers Global.His contributions extend beyond his legal practice. Davidson was appointed to the Presidential Advisory Council for conceptualizing and drafting the Nigeria Startup Act, where he led the drafting team to address regulatory and financial challenges for tech startups. He also served as an executive member of the Fintech Roadmap Committee, established by Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission, to create a framework for fintech in the Nigerian capital market. Additionally, he has held different positions nationally and internationally, including serving as the Chair of the Legislation and Regulation Committee, as well as the Trademark Office Practice Committee for the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia at the International Trademarks Association (INTA).Actively advising tech startups and serving on boards as a non-executive director, Davidson is also a mentor at the Founder Institute and Techstars, two globally renowned accelerators. In 2022, he launched the Davidson Oturu Mentorship Programme and a Law School Scholarship Scheme, demonstrating his unwavering dedication to nurturing the next generation of legal and business professionals.A prolific writer and sought-after speaker, Davidson has been featured in numerous journals and publications. He regularly shares his insights on law, finance, and technology at both local and international events, contributing significantly to the global discourse in these fields.Davidson Oturu's academic credentials include an LL.B from the University of Ibadan, an LL.M in International Business Law from the University of Cumbria, an MBA from Queen Mary University of London, and participation in the Oxford Fintech Programme at the University of Oxford. Read More Read Less