The Nigerian startup ecosystem An open resource by SENPAI

Money, or a route to it

Funds, angel networks, grant bodies and the capital founders build on

Abuja

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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…

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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.
Connects to capital Checked Sept 2026
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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…

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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.
Connects to capital Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Jun 2026
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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…

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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.
Provides funding Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Oct 2024
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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…

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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.
Provides funding Checked Sept 2026
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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,…

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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.
Connects to capital Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Aug 2026
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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…

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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.
Provides funding Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Mar 2026
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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…

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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.
Connects to capital Checked Sept 2026

Lagos

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We are the leading pan-African creative and innovation ecosystem enabler. Our mission is to accelerate the application of social capital and technology for economic prosperity across Africa.

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Provides funding Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Aug 2026
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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…

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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.
Provides funding Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Oct 2024
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We work with governments, judiciaries and other stakeholders to design responsive justice solutions that are informed by people's daily needs and priorities. Using data to understand…

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We work with governments, judiciaries and other stakeholders to design responsive justice solutions that are informed by people's daily needs and priorities. Using data to understand justice challenges, and pilots to gather evidence of what works, we are able to scale up innovations and help make justice systems work better for everyone.
Provides funding Checked Sept 2026 · Activity Aug 2026
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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…

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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.
Connects to capital Checked Sept 2026

Ibadan

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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…

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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.
Connects to capital Checked Sept 2026