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When the coronavirus pandemic first really hit Nigeria in March, we all didn't know what to expect. As the impact on supply chains, employment, funding rounds & national economies became more manifest, many startups braced themselves for The End.
As layoffs were announced, some businesses folded up, VC’s (we @vp_fund kept investing) warned of dark times ahead & restructuring experts predicted the beginning of a “great unwinding” after a decade-long boom.
Five months later while challenges persist, especially with the impact on consumer spending & access to working capital, startups that offer virtual learning, telehealth, e-commerce, streaming, and software for remote workers are seeing a surge in demand.
