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PITCH DAY 2026
7 Founders. $5M in Funding.
CASCADOR IMPACT
From the Ground Up: Real Businesses, Real Impact
2025 COHORT
8 Founders. 1 Cohort. Unmatched Growth.
Upcoming Industry Events
11th Annual Smart Stewards Summit, ELEVATE 2026
Partner Event
September 19, 2026, Maryland, Lagos, Nigeria + Global Livestream
ELEVATE 2026 is the 11th Smart Stewards Summit, helping attendees build a personal 90-day wealth plan through practical workshops and on-site account setup.
Building Bridges
Partner Event
October 6-8, 2026, Geneva, Switzerland
Building Bridges 2026 is a three-day sustainable finance summit in Geneva convening financial, public, and international leaders around investable sustainability solutions.
Tech Women’s Fest
Partner Event
October 10, 2026, Lagos
Tech Women’s Fest, hosted by Nezatech Africa, explores disruptive technology and Africa’s growing role in the AI landscape.
AFSIC
Partner Event
October 13-14, 2026, London
AFSIC convenes global investors focused on Africa’s private capital and growth markets.
5th AVCA Sustainable Investing in Africa Summit
Partner Event
October 15, 2026, Jumeirah Carlton Tower, London
The 5th AVCA Sustainable Investing in Africa Summit, themed “Built to Last: The New Global Reality,” examines sustainable investment strategies across African markets.
Moonshot by TechCabal
Partner Event
October 28-29, 2026, National Theatre, Lagos
Moonshot by TechCabal, TechCabal’s flagship conference, brings together founders, investors, and policymakers across 9 content tracks, including a dedicated investor conference and startup pitch competition.
Founder Resources
Vetted service providers trusted by Cascador and our founders.
Legal, Tax & ESG Advisory
Orion
Orion is the legal operating system behind ambitious startups, giving founders the expert support, structured legal services and intelligent technology they need to build, raise and scale without costly legal friction. From company formation and founder equity to fundraising, contracts and compliance, Orion turns legal complexity into a competitive advantage, allowing founders to move faster, make smarter decisions and build with confidence.
TheLegalESG Collective
TheLegalESG Collective gives businesses — at any stage — one point of contact for legal, tax, HR, corporate governance, and ESG advisory, instead of coordinating four or five separate providers. We are led by Dr. Irene Robinson-Ayanwale, a Legal 500 GC Powerlist honoree (2024–2026) with 24+ years advising boards and capital market institutions including the Nigerian Exchange Group. From due diligence and M&A to contract negotiations, tax compliance, investor search, regulatory compliance, and ESG strategy, we are the rare partner who speaks all five languages at once.
Sales & Revenue Enablement
B4B Partners
B4B Partners is an African consulting firm that helps companies grow revenue and build strong commercial teams. We work side-by-side with leaders to fix what's not working in sales, train their people, and run the programs that bring strategy to life. Founded in 2024...
Technology & Product Development
Deveote
Deveote is a venture studio and fractional technical leadership partner for early-stage founders. Whether you are building a new product, scaling an existing one, or need a CTO without the full-time commitment, we provide the technical expertise and strategic guidance...
