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Davidson is an experienced corporate lawyer, financier, and investor. He is the Managing Partner at Nubia Capital, a US-based Venture Capital Firm focused on funding and investing in tech-enabled startups in Africa and North America. He is also part of different angel investment syndicates and SPVs that invest in tech businesses in North America and Africa. Davidson is a non-executive director in startups in Nigeria and Canada and mentors entrepreneurs on matters related to regulatory compliance, board management, IP and startup-related challenges. He's also a mentor at the Founder Institute, an international pre-seed accelerator. His involvement in shaping the entrepreneurial landscape in Africa saw him play a pivotal role in heading the drafting team that drafted the Nigeria Startup Act, addressing regulatory and financial challenges faced by tech-enabled startups. He was appointed to the country’s National Council for Digital Innovation & Entrepreneurship for the Act's implementation and monitoring. Additionally, he contributed to the framework for fintech usage in the Nigerian capital market as part of the Securities & Exchange Commission Roadmap Committee. He was previously a Partner at AELEX, a leading African law firm where he headed the firm's IP, Startups, Innovation, and Technology Practice. His expertise covers M&A, regulatory compliance, and corporate management, with a diverse clientele in fintech, media, telecommunications, IT, private equity, and financial services. He holds commendations in prestigious directories such as Chambers Fintech Guide, IFLR 1000, Legal 500, Who’s Who Legal, WTR 1000, IP Stars, and Chambers Global. He is also the founder of the Davidson Oturu Mentorship program which is geared towards young professionals and students who are desirous of excelling in their academics and careers. He launched a Scholarship Fund in 2022 that provides funding for students who are qualified to attend law school but lack funding to pay for their tuition. Davidson is a prolific writer featured in various journals and platforms. He is a sought-after speaker contributing significantly to the discourse on investments, finance, and technology. His academic background includes an LL.B from the University of Ibadan, an LL.M in International Business Law from the University of Cumbria, and an MBA from the University of London. Through his diverse professional journey, Davidson remains dedicated to transforming minds and fostering greatness, evident in his commitment to mentorship, education, and early-stage startup investments.