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AFEX

Abuja

  • Capital support
  • 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
  • Talent & skills
  • Programmes

Established in 2016, Data Science Nigeria (DSN) is Africa’s foremost AI and Data Science organisation, leading in talent development and sector-specific solutions.

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For Developers and engineers +2 more

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Who they supportDevelopers and engineers · Young people · Researchers and academics

How they helpTechnical skills training · Research and ecosystem data

Funding not established 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