Cascador is now accepting applications for its Cascador 2025 program, designed specifically for mid-stage African entrepreneurs. The initiative empowers mission-driven companies to scale through business strategy development, leadership training, and exclusive access to the new $2M Catalytic Fund.
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Since its 2019 launch, Cascador has supported six cohorts of African entrepreneurs by combining education, self-discovery, mentoring, pitch training, and personalised advisory services.
Who Should Apply
This program is ideal for entrepreneurs who are:
- Ready to challenge assumptions and test their business models.
- Seeking connections to advisors, investors, and fellow entrepreneurs.
- Looking for both guidance and funding to scale their impact.
- Passionate about their mission and committed to creating meaningful change.
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Key Benefit: $2M Catalytic Fund
Starting May 2025, Cascador will distribute $2 million USD annually to help alumni scale their businesses. Through a partnership with Sterling Bank, the fund offers customised financial solutions, including debt, equity, guarantees, and collateral investments tailored to each business’s needs.
Register to attend the CN Business Mixer
The program culminates in an annual Pitch Day where selected alumni present to the Investment Committee and a targeted audience of investors and lenders. Application Deadline: June 1st, 2025. Click HERE (https://cascador.org/) to apply.
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