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 unveils 2025 cohort: Eleven visionary leaders driving Africa’s transformation
Cascador, Africa’s premier accelerator for mission-driven entrepreneurs, proudly announces its 2025 Cohort. The eleven founders selected this year are addressing some of Nigeria’s most urgent challenges—from livestock management and mental health to clean energy and...
Cascador 2025: Applications Now Open for Nigeria’s Premier Entrepreneurial Development Program
BusinessDay April 1, 2025 Cascador, Nigeria’s leading program for developing transformational entrepreneurs, proudly announces the opening of applications for its 2025 cohort. Now in its seventh year, Cascador has established itself as a catalyst for business growth...
Cascador deepens Nigerian entrepreneurial ecosystem
by NM Partners January 27, 2025 Cascador, a transformative programme for mid-stage entrepreneurs in Africa founded in 2019, has stated that the firm’s ultimate goal is impact. This was stated during the Alumni Meeting of the company in Ikeja recently. According to...
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
