Ten innovative African startups will participate in the Y Combinator (YC) Winter 2022 batch. The W22 batch comprises 170 companies from all over the world, with roughly 6% coming from Africa – 7 from Nigeria and one apiece from Ghana, Uganda, and Ethiopia respectively. Besides the $500,000 funding provided by YC, these startups will also … Read more
Have you ever wondered how it is that some startups with barely more than an idea achieve incredible success? Or how they were able to get venture funding, attract the best talents and survive the journey to success? The short answer—accelerator programs like Y Combinator—which helps startup founders turn dreams into reality. So far, YC … Read more
Introduction Nigeria is emerging as one of the most vibrant technological hubs in the world. Young, talented and experienced entrepreneurs and developers are turning innovative ideas into eye-catching global solutions. In 2021, Nigerian startups raised 60% ($1.7billion) of the total African tech funding ($2.9billion) according to Mary Beth Leonard, the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria. What’s … Read more