Cascador selects 10 Nigerian firms for growth support programme
Cascador has chosen 10 Nigerian growth-stage companies for its ScaleUp Programme, offering them tailored support from investors and industry experts. The initiative targets businesses in sectors like healthcare, agriculture, clean energy, and financial technology. Chude Osiegbu, Trish Thomas, and Adenike Fetuga highlighted the programme’s potential to accelerate business expansion and innovation. The selected companies will also have opportunities for funding and mentorship to help scale their operations.
TLDR
- Cascador’s 12-week ScaleUp Programme will provide support to 10 Nigerian companies across diverse sectors.
- The programme includes in-person and virtual sessions, mentorship, and a Live Pitch Day with $50,000 in prizes.
- Firms like Venco, SunFi, ColdHubs, and Finger Chops are among the selected participants.
- Cascador’s Catalytic Fund offers up to $5m annually in growth capital, in partnership with Sterling Bank.
- 60% of the selected businesses are led by women, with founders from five of Nigeria’s six geopolitical regions.
