Three Nigerian startups join MARL's global accelerator with $50,000 each

Three Nigerian startups, Solarcorp, Bravoo and Zendtrax, have been selected for the 14th cohort of MARL's global accelerator programme, each receiving $50,000 in funding. MARL, a US-based early-stage venture capital firm, operates an accelerator programme for tech startups worldwide, offering not only financial support but also hands-on assistance in product development, business strategy, and fundraising. The selected Nigerian startups include Solarcorp, a climate-tech company focused on replacing diesel generators with shared solar-and-storage systems; Bravoo, which is developing a consumer platform centred around rewards and gamified experiences; and Zendtrax, which provides enterprise software for procurement, inventory, and supply-chain management.

Prakash Goswami, managing partner at MARL, highlighted the quality of innovation from African founders, stating, 'At MARL, we believe great technology companies can emerge from anywhere.' The cohort's Demo Day is scheduled for 12 November.