Two Nigerian Startups Secure Funding From SOSV’s Orbit Startups Program

Orbit Startups, a new program from US venture firm SOSV, has named the 10 startups chosen for its inaugural cohort, two of which hail from Nigeria. The startups have each received initial funding of about USD 180 K together with access to an intensive program that supports their growth across emerging and frontier markets.

The two selected Nigerian startups are GetFundedAfrica, a platform leveraging media and technology to help startups across Africa to find funding; and Kredi Bank, a full-service digital bank building a one-stop-shop for digital financial services in Africa. The other selected startups hailed from India, Pakistan, and Singapore.