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An award-winning peer-to-peer lending, savings, and investment platform in Nigeria, focused on bridging the gap in access to finance.
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Cascador opens 2026 ScaleUp Program for Nigeria’s growth-stage founders
Techpoint Africa - Apr 01, 2026
Cascador has opened applications for its 2026 ScaleUp Program targeting growth-stage businesses. The program will select 12 founders and provide them with skills and networks for sustainable scaling.

After unbundling, Nigerian fintechs are building full-stack financial services
Techpoint Africa - Mar 18, 2026
Nigerian fintechs initially specialized in single core offerings like payments, cards, and lending to disrupt traditional banks. Leading fintechs such as Moniepoint, Sycamore, FairMoney, and Paystack are now expanding their product suites to include savings, credit, and business banking tools.

After two tough years, Nigerian startups could get macro relief
TechCabal - Jan 20, 2026
Nigeria's economy is expected to grow by 4.4% in 2026, according to the IMF. The country experienced a painful adjustment phase following the removal of the fuel subsidy and a new foreign exchange regime in 2023.

Six founders ask investors questions about venture capital and investing
TechCabal - Jun 09, 2025
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.

Sycamore is raising ₦1 billion to complete $1.5 million debt funding round
TechCabal - May 30, 2025
Sycamore is raising ₦1 billion ($628,000) to complete a $1.5 million debt funding round. The company secured ₦1.5 billion ($943,000) debt from Cascador, a Nigerian entrepreneurship accelerator.
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