An established accelerator program that supports startups in Africa with resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
African startups are being pushed to think beyond venture capital and towards local exits
Nigeria’s SEC encourages startup founders to explore crowdfunding and debt markets for capital. African startups raised $1.64 billion through debt in 2025, accounting for 40% of total venture funding.
The TechTrends Podcast | Profitability Becomes the New Currency for African Startups, Says Google’s Alex Okosi
60% of graduates from the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa are already profitable. The average monthly revenue of these startups is $60,000.
15 African AI Startups Graduate from Google for Startups Accelerator, Raise $1.1M Average
Fifteen AI-focused startups from eight African countries graduated from the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme. 60% of the cohort is already profitable, generating an average monthly revenue of $60,000.
Google Selects 15 African Startups for Its 10th AI Accelerator Cohort
Google announced the 15 startups joining the tenth cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa. The cohort was selected from nearly 2,600 applications, resulting in an acceptance rate of less than one percent.
Google selects 4 Nigerian startups for 10th accelerator cohort
Google announced the selection of 15 startups for its 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. The program received nearly 2,600 applications, with an acceptance rate of less than 1%.
