The Endeavor initiative, aimed at catalyzing long-term economic growth by supporting high-impact entrepreneurs worldwide, has continued its expansion in Africa. In the past year, since June 2023, as reported by Disrupt Africa, 22 entrepreneurs from 10 African tech startups have gained entry into Endeavor’s global network, granting them access to a range of support services to help scale their businesses.
This latest cohort of African entrepreneurs selected by Endeavor underscores the organization’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurial ecosystems across the continent. The rigorous selection process, which includes thorough due diligence and deliberations by panelists, ensures that only the most promising and impactful ventures are inducted into the network.
Among the notable additions to Endeavor’s ranks are Deepankar Rustagi of Nigerian retail-tech startup OmniBiz and Said Ouissal of Moroccan edge management solution ZEDEDA, as reported by Disrupt Africa. Additionally, founders from Egyptian on-demand grocery delivery service Breadfast, Nigerian food supply chain startup Vendease, Egyptian social commerce platform Taager, and Tunisian due diligence platform Dasseti have also joined the network, according to Disrupt Africa’s coverage.
Disrupt Africa further highlighted the selection of entrepreneurs from Egyptian prop-tech startup Nawy, Kenyan creative-brand connector Wowzi, South African asset financing company Yellow, and South African mobile games developer Carry1st during various International Selection Panels (ISPs) held over the past year.
Endeavor’s expansion in Africa aligns with the continent’s burgeoning tech ecosystem, which has witnessed a surge in innovative startups tackling diverse challenges across various sectors. By providing these entrepreneurs with access to mentorship, networking opportunities, and potential funding avenues, Endeavor aims to accelerate their growth trajectories and amplify their impact.
As highlighted by Wale Onawunmi, co-founder and CTO of Nigerian fintech startup Zone, which recently joined Endeavor, the organization fosters an exceptional ecosystem of collaboration and shared learning. “We eagerly anticipate leveraging the exceptional ecosystem of entrepreneurs, partners, and investors, which will drive our technical capabilities to new levels of innovation and efficiency within the payment sector,” Onawunmi stated, as reported by Disrupt Africa.
Endeavor’s continued commitment to Africa’s entrepreneurial landscape underscores the region’s vast potential for economic transformation driven by innovative and ambitious founders. As the organization expands its footprint, it not only provides vital support to individual startups but also contributes to the overall development of robust entrepreneurial ecosystems across the continent.
