OxFounders in Lagos
Africa Launch of OxFounders Global
mon 11 November | 2pm-6pm | victoria island
We're thrilled to be in Nigeria's thriving startup metropolis for the official launch of OxFounders in Africa. We're hosting a pitch showcase for 10 early-stage startups selected from across the country's leading innovation hubs, together with over 100 investors, entrepreneurs, ecosystem leaders, and significant expected media coverage. This will be a big one!
This is the first ever time the Oxford and Nigerian startup ecosystems come
together for an event of this kind.
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You can expect to hear from and network with experts in technology and innovation, as well as interact with the founders building Nigeria's future.
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Meet some of our guests of honour:
Obi Asika
Director-General
National Council of Arts
and Culture
Dr. Ebere Njoku
Director-General
Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce
Charles Emembolu
Chairman of the Board
ISN Hubs
Ireayo Oladunjoye
CEO
Endeavor Nigeria
Nkem Begho
CEO
Futuresoft
Prince Nnamdi Ekeh
Group CEO
Konga
Tochi Ginigeme
Founder
Mesh Venture Partners
Charmaine Hayden
Founding Partner
GOODSoil VC
Virtual Jury Member
Anas Ben Medjoub
Managing Director
Ryad VC
Virtual Jury Member
Mobolaji Adeoye
Managing Partner
Consonance
Virtual Jury Member
Uwem Uwemakpam
Head of Investment
Launch Africa Ventures
Virtual Jury Member
Dillon Roberts
Angel Investor
Virtual Jury Member
and more!
Our startups will receive exposure to leading international investors, both virtually and in-person.
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We've also worked hard across the ecosystem to make sure we involve the best innovation hubs. Here are our ecosystem partners and supporters:
We will also be welcoming representatives from many of Nigeria's most important venture funds and angel groups, as well as our virtual panel of judges from the UK.​
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Don't miss out. Apply to join here - spaces are limited. 🔥