News from Cascador and Cascador Alumni
Why Africa’s growth-stage companies need more than capital to scale sustainably
TECHCABAL
Africa’s startup ecosystem has mastered the launch — but too many growth-stage companies stall in the “messy middle”…
How Cascador’s acceleration and funding program differs from YC and others
Cascador awarded $5 million to seven startups at Pitch Day 2026, supporting African entrepreneurs to scale transformative businesses.
U.S. reaffirms commitment to Nigeria trade as Cascador deploys over $5m to entrepreneurs
THE GUARDIAN
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 Awards $5m to High-Growth Nigerian Startups, Backs Expansion Drive
THISDAY LIVE
Cascador, Africa-focused growth-stage accelerator, Wednesday, deployed over $5 million in funding to seven Nigerian businesses at its 2026 Pitch Day event.
Cascador bets on real-economy startups with $5m capital pipeline
BUSINESS DAY
Cascador is expanding support for growth-stage African startups through its ScaleUp Program and a planned $5M catalytic capital pipeline.
Cascador opens 2026 ScaleUp Program for Nigeria’s growth-stage founders
TECHPOINT
Cascador’s 2026 ScaleUp Program expands support for growth-stage African founders across the continent.
From founder to fixer: How Amanda Etuk of Cascador is rethinking startup growth
TechNext Amanda Etuk shared Cascador’s perspective on the evolving African startup ecosystem and the importance of supporting sustainable founder growth through leadership development, strategic guidance, and long-term business resilience. Read the full article on...
Cascador Appoints Oyin Solebo as COO to Drive Scale across African Ventures
TECH ECONOMY
Cascador appointed Oyin Solebo as COO to support the organization’s continued growth across Africa.
12 women driving Africa’s venture capital market
Techpoint The article spotlights women helping shape Africa’s venture capital ecosystem, including Cascador CEO Trish Thomas and her work supporting the growth of high-impact African founders and businesses. Read the full article on Techpoint Africa →
Meet the female operators helping Africa’s startup ecosystem scale
Techpoint The article highlights the women helping drive operational growth and long-term scalability across Africa’s startup ecosystem, including Cascador Program Director Amanda Etuk and her work supporting founders across the continent. Read the full article on...
