An accelerator founded to support early-stage startups in Africa, focusing on company building and investor readiness.
10 Top African Startup Accelerators: Funding & Support in 2025
Paystack, a Nigerian fintech, joined Y Combinator in 2016 and was acquired by Stripe in 2020 for over $200 million. Startup accelerators provide early validation for ideas, which can attract media attention and investor interest.
Resilience17 Launches AI Accelerator to Back African Startups
Launch of Go Time AI accelerator by Resilience17. Support for African startups building AI-powered products.
As YC retreats from Africa, alumni launch accelerators to fill the gap
Y Combinator began accepting African startups in 2020, raising hopes for the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem. YC has shifted its focus away from developing markets, prompting local accelerators to emerge.
