Ecosystems/Lagos, Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria

Lagos is the undisputed startup capital of Africa — home to Flutterwave, Paystack, Andela, and most of the continent's billion-dollar tech companies. A massive domestic market, a young and hungry talent pool, and increasing international investor attention make it the continent's center of gravity for founders.

$2B+

VC Funding (2021–2024)

6 of 7

African Unicorns

200M+

Market Population

Top Programs

Techstars Lagos

accelerator

Global accelerator brand running Lagos-specific programs for African startups.

$120K for 6% equityVisit

CcHub (Co-Creation Hub)

incubator

Nigeria's flagship innovation hub supporting early-stage tech ventures with workspace, mentorship, and pre-incubation programs.

No equityVisit

Founder Institute Lagos

pre accelerator

Structured 14-week program for aspiring founders to launch companies.

3.5% equity via SAFEVisit

Google for Startups Accelerator Africa

accelerator

Google-backed program for seed to Series A African startups in AI, fintech, healthtech.

No equityVisit

Y Combinator (remote, Lagos founders)

accelerator

Many Nigerian founders have gone through YC while based in Lagos — strong alumni network locally.

$500K, 7% equityVisit

Key Investors & Funds

HoaQ Fund

Pre-seed

Lagos-based micro VC investing in African pre-seed startups.

Website

Ventures Platform

Seed to Series A

Early-stage African VC backing fintech, healthtech, and logistics.

Website

Future Africa

Seed

Angel collective and fund investing in Africa's most promising founders.

Website

TLcom Capital

Seed to Series B

Pan-African VC with a dedicated TIDE Africa fund.

Website

Ingressive Capital

Pre-seed to Seed

Community-driven fund investing in African tech startups at the earliest stages.

Website

Coworking & Community

CcHub Yaba

Nigeria's first open living lab and pre-incubation space in the heart of Yaba.

Website

Zone Tech Park

Modern tech campus in Gbagada with dedicated startup floors.

Website

Leadspace

Affordable coworking in Lagos popular with early-stage founders.

Website

Useful Links

Techpoint Africa

Nigerian tech news and startup coverage

Disrupt Africa

Pan-African startup ecosystem news

CcHub

Nigeria's flagship innovation center

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