An investment startup that facilitates equity crowdfunding and investment opportunities.
Day 1-1000: How GetEquity found profit in the venture drought
GetEquity launched in 2021 and quickly filled a $50,000 startup round in under an hour. The company faced a significant downturn in 2023 due to naira devaluation and a freeze in venture capital.
Founders ask investors questions about venture capital in Africa
The launch of 'Ask an Investor' flipped the traditional founder-VC dynamic, allowing founders to question investors. Founders discussed the need for African VCs to rethink their sourcing and evaluation methods, as Western models are not suitable.
Jude Dike, Co-founder of GetEquity, to teach founders how to build efficient products with less at Lagos Startup Expo 2.0
The Lagos Startup Expo 2.0 will take place on June 18-19, 2025. Jude Dike, Co-founder and CEO of GetEquity, will facilitate a masterclass on lean engineering operations.
Logistics startup Gokada filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2024
Gokada filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on October 18, 2024. The company attempted to raise $750,000 in 2023 but was unsuccessful.
12 startups selected for 2nd ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator
Twelve startups have been selected for the second edition of the ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator. The selected ventures include inventory marketplace 24Seven, beauty e-commerce platform Beauty Hut, and emergency response startup Eight Medical.
