This bootstrapped startup has paid out ₦500m to Nigerian creators in two years
Nelson Eze returned to Nigeria to build Nestuge after a frustrating experience with online payment processes. Nestuge launched in 2023, offering a monetization tool for digital creators, experts, and coaches.
From operators to founders: The Flutterwave alumni building Africa’s future
Flutterwave has raised nearly half a billion dollars since its launch in 2015. The fintech unicorn serves over a million businesses, including Uber, MTN, and Microsoft.
Six founders ask investors questions about venture capital and investing
Founders from various startups had the opportunity to ask investment professionals about venture capital. Questions included topics like investment thesis, support for founders, and exit strategies.
Douglas Kendyson, founder of Selar, to teach founders how to bootstrap successfully at Lagos Startup Expo 2.0
Douglas Kendyson will lead a masterclass titled 'An African Founder’s Guide to Bootstrapping' at the Lagos Startup Expo 2.0. The expo will take place on June 18-19, 2025, at the Landmark Centre in Lagos.
The favourite books eight African tech leaders read in 2024
Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola, CEO of Flutterwave, found 'The Hard Thing About Hard Things' by Ben Horowitz insightful for building resilience in business. Radhika Bachu, CEO of Ndovu, emphasized the importance of purpose in leadership through 'Start with Why' by Simon Sinek.
