Following the just concluded Forbes Digital Startup Accelerator Program Nigeria Edition, we have compiled a list of the Nigerian Startups that made it to the top 10. The program was organized by Global Startup Ecosystem (GSE) in partnership with Forbes in order to place a focus on Nigerian Market to help build businesses and scale for the future.
The 4-week program commenced on the 2nd of June and ended on the 25th of June which was the demo day. Therefore the top 10 startups had to pitch for a chance to get investments for their startups.
With over 5000 applicants, the Forbes Team were able to select 200 startups to attend the program. The GSE team put together speakers and entrepreneurs to share their experiences and tell their stories.
The 200 startups had to get votes for their businesses in order to show proof and exercise their social capital and business influence. However, just 10 with the highest votes were picked to pitch on demo day.
Top 10 Selected Startups
Therefore, here’s a list of the Forbes Nigerian Startups that made it to the top 10;
A leading logistics company in Nigeria with their tech advantage and insurance on client packages, as a result of the Pace App.
An e-learning and skill acquisition platform for vocational skills and capacity development in Africa
- Boluwa Olojo
An event management company with focus on providing safety services, medical support in order to have a smooth event experience
An innovative teaching assistant for teachers
A tech company providing tech solutions to banking and financial services, health, education and other sectors in Nigeria
A tech company that specializes in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented reality (AR), and Virtual Reality (VR),
A bespoke Footwear brand that focuses making shoes for comfort with affordable Luxury shoes
A tech company focused on providing affordable clean electricity supply without carbon emission
A company that deals in clean water supply, water storage cleaning, maintenance and supply.
In conclusion, our Nigerian Startups continue to present innovative solutions to improve the quality of lives in Africa and beyond.
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