Cascador Nigeria

Overview

Cascador Nigeria is an Africa-focused platform supporting mid-stage entrepreneurs scaling mission-driven companies. Through its flagship program, Cascador ScaleUp, the organization works with a highly selected cohort of entrepreneurs to strengthen their leadership and sharpen their strategy, preparing them for responsible scale. Cascador pairs deep capacity building with direct access to catalytic capital through the Cascador Catalytic Fund, which deploys up to $5 million annually in a tailored mix of equity and debt. Alumni of the program become eligible to apply, ensuring that the founders most prepared to scale responsibly are the ones who access capital. By connecting founders to the networks, capital, and strategic support required to grow, Cascador is helping build the next generation of enduring African businesses. Since 2019, Cascador has supported more than 70 entrepreneurs who have collectively raised over $125 million and created almost 67,000 jobs in 2025 alone. Cascador's investment strategy focuses on sectors critical to Nigeria's future, including healthcare, logistics, education, manufacturing, agri-business, and financial inclusion. The organization emphasizes trust, traction, and long-term viability in its funding approach, offering flexible financing solutions tailored to each entrepreneur's business model and cash flow patterns. This model includes equipment loans, revenue-based financing, and other instruments designed for mid-stage SMEs. Through its comprehensive support system, Cascador aims to empower entrepreneurs to make a positive impact through job creation, innovation, and the development of opportunities for underprivileged and marginalized communities. The organization's commitment to sustainable business practices and social-driven impact underscores its role as a catalyst for transformational entrepreneurship in Africa.

Investment Focus

• Mid-stage entrepreneurs with at least 2 years in operation
• Annual revenue exceeding $50,000 USD or raised at least $250,000 USD in investment
• Mission-driven companies addressing critical challenges in sectors such as healthcare, logistics, education, manufacturing, agri-business, and financial inclusion

Portfolio Companies