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 and NSIA Partner to Accelerate Innovation and Scale Nigerian Businesses
March 26, 2025 By BellaNaija.com Cascador, a premier accelerator for mid-stage Nigerian entrepreneurs, and the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (‘NSIA’ or ‘The Authority’) – one of the premier investment institutions of the Federation with a three-fold mandate...
Amanda Etuk joins Cascador as new programme director
Wasiu Alli February 12, 2025 Cascador, the preeminent accelerator program for mid-stage Nigerian entrepreneurs, has announced the appointment of Amanda Etuk as its new programme director. According to a statement by the company, Etuk, a former Cascador participant...
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
