At Prime Startups, we operate on a fundamental conviction: the most powerful catalyst for African economic transformation is the visionary founder. Today, we are proud to announce a strategic partnership that deepens our commitment to this principle by empowering a critical segment of the continent’s entrepreneurial talent.
Prime Startups has been selected as the strategic implementation partner for the Nigeria edition of the RevUp Women Initiative, a premier program backed by the Visa Foundation and AfriLabs. This collaboration is designed to identify, accelerate, and fund Nigeria’s most promising women-led businesses, channeling our ecosystem’s resources directly to founders with the grit and vision to redefine industries.
A Strategic Alliance for Scale and Impact
This partnership moves beyond traditional grant-making to provide a comprehensive growth architecture. The initiative will support 150 high-potential women-led businesses across Lagos, Abuja, and Abia, with a strategic focus on high-growth sectors like agribusiness and e-commerce.
Through this alliance, participants will gain direct access to the core pillars of the Prime Startups advantage:
- Our Investor Network: Connections to our curated community of local and international venture capital firms.
- Strategic Growth Advisory: Hands-on mentorship from our network of operators and seasoned entrepreneurs.
- Market Access Pathways: Frameworks for cross-border expansion and scaling into new markets.
The Prime Startups Mandate: From Access to Acceleration
Our role in this initiative reflects our core thesis: capital is essential, but it is most effective when coupled with strategic infrastructure. We are providing the foundational support that transforms promising startups into scalable, investment-ready ventures.
The program will culminate with $24,000 in grant funding awarded to six standout founders, providing critical growth capital to strengthen operations and accelerate market reach.
Building an Inclusive Ecosystem for Long-Term Growth
This partnership is a strategic investment in the foundational strength of Africa’s innovation economy. By systematically empowering women entrepreneurs, we are not just supporting individual businesses; we are fueling a more resilient, inclusive, and dynamic ecosystem for all.
The RevUp Women Initiative represents a shared commitment to converting potential into prosperity.
For Prime Startups, this is a core tenet of our mission: to provide the boldest founders with the capital, community, and strategic counsel they need to build the enterprises that will shape Africa’s future.