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Failure is the default outcome for a startup” – Iyin Aboyeji
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji states that failure is the default outcome of a startup, urging investors and founders to accept this reality. During the Africa Deep Tech Conference 2026, Aboyeji and Adia Sowho discussed the importance of building products that have market demand.
Timilehin Ayantunji never studied computer science, but he’s helping shape how millions of Nigerians move money
Timilehin Ayantunji developed a telemedicine platform during his internship at MyMedicalBank, addressing healthcare access during the COVID-19 pandemic. He created the Educollect loan application system at Venture Garden Group, resulting in a 30% increase in successful student loan applications.
7 VCs Set To Shape Africa’s Funding Landscape in 2026
Partech Africa has a $300 million fund focusing on high-traction startups with revenue potential. TLcom Capital invests through its $154 million TIDE Africa Fund II, emphasizing operational excellence for early-stage ventures.
Nigeria names four startup leaders to national innovation council in Startup Act push
NITDA has appointed four startup representatives to the National Council for Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The representatives will serve two-year terms and represent the interests of the startup ecosystem.
The quiet war on startup imagination
Founders are now expected to show a path to profitability earlier than ever. A new vocabulary has emerged, focusing on capital efficiency and sustainable startups.
