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10 organisations · Capital supportListed alphabetically · Each organisation appears once
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  • Technology

AFEX is a commodity trade solutions company. We are a pan-African organization championing efficient trade and wealth creation through the commodities market in Africa. By addressing food…

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For Growth-stage founders +1 more

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AFEX is a commodity trade solutions company. We are a pan-African organization championing efficient trade and wealth creation through the commodities market in Africa. By addressing food system challenges, we generate impact that flows to the bottom of the pyramid.

Who they supportGrowth-stage founders · Investors and funders

How they helpAccess to capital · Access to customers and markets

Connects to capital Checked Sept 2026
  • Capital support
  • Policy
  • Programmes

AfriLabs is the beating heart of Africa’s startup ecosystem, uniting 500+ innovation hubs across 53 African countries to empower entrepreneurs with the skills, funding, and networks they…

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For Early-stage founders +2 more

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AfriLabs is the beating heart of Africa’s startup ecosystem, uniting 500+ innovation hubs across 53 African countries to empower entrepreneurs with the skills, funding, and networks they need to scale.

Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Investors and funders · Other organisations in the ecosystem

How they helpAccess to capital · Introductions and network · Regulation, policy and compliance

Connects to capital Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Jun 2026
  • Capital support
  • Programmes
  • Workspace

At Civic Innovation Lab, we are at the frontline of supporting indigenous start-ups through seed funding, business support and provision of premium work spaces.

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For Early-stage founders +2 more

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Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Developers and engineers · Women in tech

How they helpAccess to capital · Workspace · Community and peer support

Provides funding Checked Sept 2026
  • Capital support
  • Programmes

DFC Technology Hubs Limited is a Technology Accelerator , Startup Incubator , and technology-focused venture capital company with a strategic initiative to accelerate the pace of technology…

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For Early-stage founders

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DFC Technology Hubs Limited is a Technology Accelerator , Startup Incubator , and technology-focused venture capital company with a strategic initiative to accelerate the pace of technology development in Africa.

Who they supportEarly-stage founders

How they helpAccess to capital · Investment readiness

Provides funding Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Oct 2024
  • Capital support

Backing early stage Afropreneurs building tech-enabled solutions for the “everyday economy”.

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For Early-stage founders +1 more

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Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Investors and funders

How they helpAccess to capital · Investment readiness

Provides funding Checked Sept 2026
  • Capital support

Through our Nigeria Next Initiative, we are making grants that will support our goal of fostering digital inclusion, creativity and innovation, civic participation, and government policies…

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For Young people +1 more

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Through our Nigeria Next Initiative, we are making grants that will support our goal of fostering digital inclusion, creativity and innovation, civic participation, and government policies to empower young people in Nigeria.

Who they supportYoung people · Other organisations in the ecosystem

How they helpAccess to capital · Research and ecosystem data

Provides funding Checked Sept 2026
  • Capital support
  • Policy
  • Programmes

Our mission is to foster the growth and development of Nano, Micro, Small and Medium-sized enterprises across Nigeria. We provide vital support through initiatives like capacity building,…

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For Early-stage founders +2 more

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Our mission is to foster the growth and development of Nano, Micro, Small and Medium-sized enterprises across Nigeria. We provide vital support through initiatives like capacity building, access to finance, entrepreneurship training, and advocacy for policies that benefit SMEs.

Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Growth-stage founders · Women in tech

How they helpAccess to capital · Business and operating skills · Access to customers and markets

Connects to capital Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Aug 2026
  • Capital support
  • Programmes

At the CANs, we believe in the power of technology to impact lives.

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For Early-stage founders +1 more

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Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Investors and funders

How they helpAccess to capital · Introductions and network

Connects to capital Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Aug 2026
  • Capital support

We invest in companies that solve for non-consumption, plug infrastructural gaps and democratise prosperity in Africa, by eliminating the barriers to access and reducing the costs of…

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For Early-stage founders +1 more

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We invest in companies that solve for non-consumption, plug infrastructural gaps and democratise prosperity in Africa, by eliminating the barriers to access and reducing the costs of delivering goods and services.

Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Growth-stage founders

How they helpAccess to capital · Investment readiness · Introductions and network

Provides funding Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Mar 2026
  • Capital support
  • Programmes
  • Workspace

Wennovation Hub is a venture development company that supports early stage startups and growing teams across emerging sectors, giving them access to incubation, acceleration, investment…

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Wennovation Hub is a venture development company that supports early stage startups and growing teams across emerging sectors, giving them access to incubation, acceleration, investment opportunities, market access and mentorship to build thriving startups.

Who they supportEarly-stage founders · Growth-stage founders · Women in tech

How they helpInvestment readiness · Mentorship · Access to customers and markets

Connects to capital Checked Sept 2026

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