Online Event
Startup Funding: Exploring Diverse Funding Options for Nigerian Startups
Join us for an insightful session on funding opportunities available to Startups
Date
Jul 22, 2025
Time
09:00 am - 11:00 am
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Raising capital remains one of the greatest challenges for Nigerian startups. In this virtual event, "Startup Funding: Exploring Diverse Funding Options for Nigerian Startups", we'll break down the full spectrum of funding sources available to early- and growth-stage ventures. Participants will gain insights into traditional and non-traditional routes—including angel investors, venture capital, accelerator programs, grants, debt financing, crowdfunding, and government-backed initiatives. Industry experts and seasoned founders will share practical advice on how to identify suitable funding opportunities.
What You'll Learn:
- Deconstructing Traditional Funding: Gain a clear understanding of prominent funding sources like:
- Bootstrapping/Self-Funding: When and how to effectively utilize your own resources.
- Friends & Family: Best practices for engaging your immediate network.
- Angel Investors: How to identify, approach, and secure capital from individual high-net-worth investors in Nigeria.
- Venture Capital (VC): An in-depth look at what VCs seek, different stages of VC funding, and leading Nigerian and Africa-focused VC firms.
- Unlocking Alternative Funding Options: Explore lesser-known but increasingly vital funding mechanisms, including:
- Grants & Competitions: Discover local and international grants, challenges (e.g., Tony Elumelu Foundation, Africa's Business Heroes), and government programs (e.g., BOI, LSETF) designed to support Nigerian startups.
- Crowdfunding: Learn how to leverage the power of the crowd for capital, validation, and community building in the Nigerian context.
- Accelerators & Incubators: Understand how these programs offer not just funding but also mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities.
- Debt Financing (Loans): Explore options from microfinance banks to commercial banks, and when debt might be a suitable choice.
- Strategic Partnerships & Corporate Venture Capital: How collaborating with larger companies can provide capital, market access, and industry expertise.
Additional Resources:
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About Founder Institute:
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
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The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,800 entrepreneurs raise over $1.85BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
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