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Condia Insider: What Techstars exit means for African startups

Techstars has ended its Lagos accelerator program, closing out a two-year run of investing in early-stage African startups. While this signals the end of its physical presence in Nigeria, Techstars plans to keep supporting African founders through its global network. But this exit leaves a big question
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Condia Insider: What Techstars exit means for African startups
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🍔Quick Bite: Techstars has announced the closure of its Lagos accelerator program after two years, as part of a global restructuring. While this ends its on-ground presence in Nigeria, Techstars will continue supporting African startups through other programs worldwide. The exit shifts the spotlight to other local accelerators to step in and build a more tailored support system for African founders.

🧠 The Breakdown

Last week, Techstars officially announced the closure of its Lagos accelerator program, the ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator, after two years. 

Launched in December 2022, the program in partnership with ARM Labs supported early-stage startups in Nigeria and across Africa. Over two cohorts, Techstars invested roughly $2.4 million in 24 startups, providing each with up to $120,000 in funding, mentorship, and access to a global network.

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Last updated: November 4, 2024

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