Business Growth Initiative for Startups

The Business Growth Initiative for Startups (BGIS) is a program designed to support 15 high-potential growth-stage startups in Nigeria.

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One evening. Powerful conversations. A shared commitment to women-led innovation. ✨

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Thank you to all our partners, supporters and founders who made this possible✨

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One week ago, we gathered to mark the close of the BGIS programme with an evening of reflection, storytelling, and opportunity.

Here’s a look back at the moments that defined the day.

Thank you to all our partners, supporters and founders who made this possible✨

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The reception featured opening remarks from our partners, the premiere of the BGIS documentary, a fireside conversation on building resilience in uncertain times, and a Deal Day showcase by Rising Tide Africa bringing founders, funders, and ecosystem leaders into one room.

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Real impact starts with fixing what’s broken.

As shared at the BGIS Close-Out Reception, this programme was built to address the structural gaps holding women-led startups back, not as a one-off, but as a model the ecosystem can replicate.

#BGIS #buinessgrowth

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“Women Who Build: A BGIS Documentary” is out now 🎬
Journey into the story of Olapeju Umah, founder of MyFoodAngels—a food logistics platform redefining access to fresh, affordable food in Nigeria.

👉 Watch the full documentary now on YouTube
https://t.co/CEbJJWgWnc

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We’re closing a powerful 4-month journey with our first BGIS cohort and opening the door to new partnerships.

Join us Dec 12 for the Women Who Build documentary premiere, founder spotlights, ecosystem conversations, and the Deal Day Showcase with @RisinTideAfrica

RSVP in bio.

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Watch her story now!
https://t.co/HtqYoovMe3

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Ejide Akinbiyi is redefining construction procurement in Africa.

As the Co-founder and CEO of @MaterialsProHQ , she’s bringing transparency, speed, and digital efficiency to an industry long known for delays, manual processes, and vendor frustrations.

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🎥Watch her inspiring story now on YouTube! https://t.co/lrEY5zgRnp

@regxta_

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Driven by her mother’s struggle to access credit, Rukayat Bello set out to make financial services truly inclusive.

In 2021, she founded Regxta, a fintech startup bridging the gap for rural and underserved communities across Nigeria.

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Behind every success headline is a story of quiet resilience.

𝘽𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙩: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙂𝙄𝙎 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 follows the story of the women redefining what growth truly means in Africa.

Coming soon.

#BeyondTheBlueprint #BGIS #HerGrowthStory

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You don’t have to do it all at once. Growth happens one milestone at a time.

In a world that glorifies speed, Simi reminds us that sustainable success comes from pacing yourself, embracing collaboration, and honoring each season of the journey. 🌿

#BGIS #HerGrowthStory

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Every founder needs more than vision they need anchors. ⚓

For Teniola Tunde-Oni, founder of Pharmarun, the real foundation of any venture is the people who believe with you.

✨ Learn more about the impactful work Pharmarun is doing: @Pharmarun_

#HerGrowthStory #BGIS

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Some paths look perfect on paper — until you realize they don’t fit your purpose.

Morayo’s story is a reminder that true growth starts when we create space for wholeness.

✨ Learn more about the work IM Flow is doing

#HerGrowthStory #BGIS #FemaleFounders #ScaleWithPurpose

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Every founder knows the chaos of the early days. No playbook, no certainty, just the grit to keep going.

Jennifer Esiaba turned her traditional pharmacy into a venture built on trust and resilience, aiming for easier access to life-saving care.

✨Learn more about @mariamgreyrx

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Clarity. Alignment. Execution.
That’s how startups scale with intention, not chance. 🌱

Which of these 3 lessons do you need most in your startup right now? 👇

#StartupInsights #BGIS #ScaleWithClarity

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What should founders really focus on to grow smarter? 🚀

Here are 3 powerful lessons from last week’s BGIS workshops that you can apply today 👇

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Kristin Wilson – OKRs & Dashboards:
3️⃣ Execution needs focus.
Busy ≠ productive. Without clear goals, teams spin their wheels.

👉 Set OKRs, translate them into measurable results, and track progress on a simple dashboard.
Takeaway: What gets measured gets done. 📊