FEATURE ARTICLE
Cascador injects $5m into Nigerian startups driving impact
JUNE 4, 2026, BUSINESS DAY | READ MORE
Welcome to Cascador’s Media Center
Welcome to Cascador’s Media Resources center. Stay up-to-date with the latest news, press releases, and media coverage of Cascador’s work developing transformational entrepreneurs across Nigeria.
IN THE NEWS
How Cascador’s acceleration and funding program differs from YC and others
ThisDay reports on Cascador’s 2026 Pitch Day in Lagos, where over $5M in tailored debt and equity funding was deployed to seven high-growth Nigerian founders — from Agriarche’s ₦2.5B debt facility to equity investments in Stears and Indigenius AI.
U.S. reaffirms commitment to Nigeria trade as Cascador deploys over $5m to entrepreneurs
The U.S. Consular General used Cascador’s 2026 Pitch Day — where $5M+ was deployed to seven Nigerian founders — as a platform to reaffirm America’s commitment to Nigeria as a commercial partner, citing nearly $15 billion in bilateral trade in 2025.
Cascador is expanding support for growth-stage African startups through its ScaleUp Program and a planned $5M catalytic capital pipeline.
Cascador Appoints Oyin Solebo as COO to Drive Scale across African Ventures
Cascador strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Oyin Solebo as Chief Operating Officer to support the organization’s continued growth and expansion across Africa.
12 women driving Africa’s venture capital market
From angel investors to fund managers, these women are shaping Africa’s venture capital landscape.
InfraCredit mobilises Local Currency Debt for First Electric’s Energy Project
InfraCredit announced support for First Electric’s clean energy project to expand electricity access across underserved Nigerian communities through new mesh-grid infrastructure initiatives.
PRESS RELEASES
Cascador Pitch Day 2026: Over $5M Deployed to Seven Transformative & Impactful Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria Cascador, an Africa-focused platform for growth-stage founders building businesses with social impact, hosted its second annual Pitch Day on June 3rd, 2026, following a successful inaugural event last year.Over $5M of growth capital was deployed to...
Cascador Opens Applications to its 2026 ScaleUp Program to Accelerate Africa’s Next Generation of Growth-Stage Founders
Empowering High-Growth Entrepreneurs with Capital, Guidance, and Tools to Scale 1 April, 2026, Lagos – Cascador, an Africa-focused platform that unlocks the potential of the region's most transformative entrepreneurs, has today announced the opening of applications...
Cascador Appoints Oyin Solebo as COO to Drive Scale and Operational Excellence Across African Ventures
Lagos, Nigeria – March 25, 2026 – Cascador today announced the appointment of Oyin Solebo as Chief Operating Officer, bringing on a proven builder with deep experience scaling startups and deploying capital across Africa. Her appointment signals a strategic shift...
MEDIA KIT
Our Media Kit provides everything you need to accurately cover Cascador’s mission to empower mid-stage Nigerian entrepreneurs.
Inside, you’ll find detailed program information, alumni success stories, impact metrics, access to high-resolution brand assets, and more. Thank you for your interest in sharing the Cascador story.
MEDIA INQUIRIES
For media inquiries, interview requests, or additional information, please contact:
Amanda Etuk
Program Director
Email: amanda@cascador.org
Phone: +234 2013309272
