Lagos leads the recorded network.
39 organisations have a recorded presence here, compared with 35 in Abuja. A useful starting point for exploring local connections.
Discover Lagos →Understand the ecosystem
What the data tells us.
Patterns in Nigeria’s startup support network, drawn from the organisations we’ve recorded.
111 organisations33 cities23 states & FCT representedOur coverage is growing. This is not a national census.
The leading support category: programmes.
80% of organisations list this kind of support. This reflects their recorded services, rather than the number of places or opportunities available.
Explore this support →Funding needs a closer look.
9 organisations invest directly; 8 connect people to capital. Funding involvement is not established for 84% of the record.
See recorded direct funders →Explore the geography
Where are the connections?
Filter the map by support type. Select a city to see the organisations behind each marker.
Recorded locations, not service reach. Organisations can appear in more than one city.
Types of support
More than one way to help.
Organisations often offer several services, so these counts overlap.
Reading the funding data
Investment and introductions are different.
Check an organisation’s role before approaching it for funding.
9Invest directlyRecorded as providing capital themselves. 8Connect to capitalHelp people reach potential sources of funding. 93Not yet establishedWe need more evidence. This does not mean they provide no funding.
How we record and check information → Explore a focus area
Find support in your sector.
These are recorded areas of focus, not measures of market size or investment.
Works across sectors78 Education28 Public sector15 Creative and media10 Health5 Fashion and beauty4 Agriculture3 Financial services3 Climate and energy3 Manufacturing and industry3 Commerce and retail2 Logistics and mobility1 Real estate and property1 Telecoms and connectivity1 Legal and compliance1 Security and safety1
A clearer picture starts with better information.
Built and maintained by SENPAI as a free resource for the ecosystem. Sources and check dates are available on each organisation’s profile.