Accelerators

ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator

The ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator Program invests in early-stage startups based in Africa.

Lagos, Nigeria

2023 November

In Person Program

May 15th, 2023

Applications Open

Aug 9th, 2023

Final Deadline

Nov 13th, 2023

Accelerator Starts

Feb 20th, 2024

Demo Day

The Team

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Oyin Solebo
Managing Director
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Oyin Solebo
Managing Director
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Tunde Kehinde
CEO EIR
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Spectra Adaora Ijeoma Asala
CPO/COO EIR
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Daniel Chenube
Operations associate
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Kingsley Ehima
Investment associate
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Oluwatoni Ajayi
Content associate
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"By 2050, a quarter of the world’s people will be African. Solutions out of Africa have the potential to not only move the continent forward economically and socially, but also to benefit the world at large."

Oyin Solebo, Managing Director

Partners

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The rich global mentorship programme will certainly accelerate innovation into great entrepreneurial success that will positively impact the African economy and beyond
Jumoke Ogundare
Group CEO, ARM Holding Company
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The rich global mentorship programme will certainly accelerate innovation into great entrepreneurial success that will positively impact the African economy and beyond
Jumoke Ogundare
Group CEO, ARM Holding Company
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Facing deep socio-economic challenges on the continent, the startup industry offers a bright ray, creating a base for addressing significant issues of unemployment, financial inclusion, and inclusive development in Africa.
Sadiq Mohammed
Deputy Group, CEO ARM Holding Company
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We are excited to forge this partnership that will pave the way for the African continent’s path to tech excellence. Our objective is to grow a thriving competitive tech ecosystem that will propel Africa as the world’s Fintech Innovation capital.
Ina Alogwu
Group Director, Digital Transformation ARM Holding Company
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ARM is proud to be associated with an accelerator program that will provide a springboard for innovators looking to solve problems and positively impact the economy
Wale Odutola
Managing Director, ARM Pensions
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There is no better time to support innovation, growth and the potential impact this accelerator programme will unleash, especially for the fintech space. The future is now.
Uche Azubuike
Managing Director, ARM Academy

Mentors & Guest Speakers

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Kevin Simmons
General Partner, LoftyInc Capital
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Kevin Simmons
General Partner, LoftyInc Capital
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Tingting Peng
Chief Capital & Strategy Officer, Moove
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Kola Aina
Founding Partner, Ventures Platform
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Bode Abifarin
Chief Operating Officer, Flutterwave
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Shola Akinlade
Founder/CEO, Paystack
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Lola Esan
Partner, HR Advisory Services, EY Nigeria
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Olatokunbo Alli
Managing Director, Leadway Health
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Yischai Beinisch
Head, West Africa – Emerging Market Power, Shell Energy Europe & Africa
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Ashim Egunjobi
Partner, Octerra Capital
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Olúwatóyìn Emmanuel-Olubake
Executive Director, Novastar Ventures
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Amandine Lobelle
Chief Operating Officer, Paystack
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Folake Elias-Adebowale
Partner, Udo Udoma Belo-Osagie
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Gbenga Ajayi
Partner, QED Investors