Cascador empowers mid-stage African entrepreneurs to scale their mission-driven companies, equipping them with proven business strategies, leadership skills, and exclusive access to our new $2M Catalytic Fund.
We focus on building strong leadership skills, clear value propositions, appropriate funding plans (equity, debt and/or grants), a strong network of local resources and a community of peers.
The program consists of:
- In person and virtual experience;
- Individual mentorship following the program to ensure our fellows can apply what they learn in the real world;
- $5,000 USD stipend for personal development;
- A small number of alumni may eventually qualify for debt or equity funding from our affiliated financing organization.
- $50,000 USD in prizes awarded for Impact, Best Pitch and Exemplary Cascador;
- Eligibility to apply for our $2M Catalytic Fund after program completion, with investments decided at our annual Pitch Day.
Our goal is that you leave the Cascador program as a strong, transformative leader with a strategic plan to scale, and the connections, resources, and capital required to execute your plan.
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Eligibility Criteria:
- 2+ years in operations
- ₦50M+ in annual revenue
- Based in Nigeria
Important Things to Know:
- Cohort limited to 10 entrepreneurs
- Accepting applications for Cascador 2025 until June 1st.
- Semi-finalists will submit financial documents and due diligence forms in June.
- Finalists will be interviewed.
- Accepted cohort members will be notified by August.
Click here now to start your application
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