“We are excited to be partnering with one of the most technology-friendly banks in Nigeria to unlock more value for founders of tech startups solving problems across Nigeria.”Through this partnership, founders will receive support across critical areas like market access, tech infrastructure support, legal and regulatory compliance, and investor readiness, among others. Eze said,
“The combination of Sterling Bank’s robust tech support architecture and FI’s globally syndicated and locally validated curriculum will add mileage to the founders’ journey, especially at the very critical early stages when most startups fail. Over the years, our alumni have demonstrated an 80 per cent success rate, a direct reflection of the quality and impact of the programme.”Commenting, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata Jnr., Regional Director for Africa, Founder Institute, said,
“Our primary focus at FI Lagos is to add value to early-stage entrepreneurs by providing all the support and resources they need to develop and make their ideas a reality in the current ecosystem.”Founder Institute graduate companies include fast-rising startups such as Sabiteach, Betastore, Zowasel, 9ijakids, Akowe, Bellafricana, Rentit, Scrapays, ATHLST, Jojolo, and Thinkbikes, among others. The Founder Institute’s curriculum is a rigorous 14-week blended programme that guides founders as they build their solutions; matches founders with accomplished mentors who provide practical and real-time guidance; and helps founders grow their network and reach within the local and global tech ecosystems. Featured Image Source: Founder Institute
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