Nigerian startups raised a total of $113.7 million in disclosed funding in June 2026. This is according to…Nigerian startups raised a total of $113.7 million in disclosed funding in June 2026. This is according to…

Nigerian startups raised $113.7 million in disclosed funding in June 2026

2026/07/08 13:30
4 min read
For feedback or concerns regarding this content, please contact us at crypto.news@mexc.com

Nigerian startups raised a total of $113.7 million in disclosed funding in June 2026. This is according to numbers sourced and crunched by Technext.

The total sum raised might be larger, but with companies like the Nigerian insurtech Myka and B2B platform Midddleman not disclosing their raises, it becomes impossible to know.

Venture funding into the Nigerian startup space in June is largely powered by a mix of large rounds like Flutterwave and small rounds into early-stage startups. There is also a focus on climate funding, riding on the back of the Cascador Pitch Day.

The pitch event in Lagos saw $4.5 million invested in early-stage climate and clean energy startups.

Overall, the fintech sector still dominates venture funding rounds during the month. Also prominent are investments into enterprise AI, agriculture technology, climate and green energy, among others.

Nigerian startups that raised funding in June

Fluttewave’s Series E funding was probably the most remarkable story in June. Even though it was officially undisclosed, insiders place it at around $100 million. Secured as a strategic investment from Ripple, the round meant the unicorn is now valued at $3.2 billion.

Flutterwave CEOFlutterwave Founder/CEO, GB Agboola

The deal meant Ripple’s enterprise blockchain network, its U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin RLUSD, and the XRP Ledger were integrated into Flutterwave’s existing payment rails, making it one of the more significant tie-ups yet between an African fintech and a global digital-asset infrastructure provider.

Nigerian insurtech startup, Myka, also raised an undisclosed sum in a pre‑seed funding round. The round was backed by a group of investors including Ventures Platform, TLcom, and notable industry founders such as Shola Akinlade of Paystack, Ridwan Olalere of LemFi, and Olumide Soyombo of Voltron Capital.

Founded in 2025 by Sim Shagaya, Muritala Ahmed and Oluwadamilola Okenla, the startup plans to plough the investment into accelerating its growth, enhancing its technology infrastructure, and broadening its network of insurance providers.

AethexAI, an enterprise Artificial Intelligence startup that raised $3 million in a pre-seed funding round. The round was led by 4DX Ventures and saw participation from Enza Capital, Dorm Room Fund, Mojo Ventures and Stanford GSB 26 Fund. Individual investors included Stanford faculty, telecom executives and AI researchers from Anthropic.

Nigerian startups raised $13.7m (disclosed) in June 2026AethexAI Founders

Founded by Mariama Diallo and Ayooluwa Odemuyiwa, AethexAI is building voice AI systems for enterprises in Africa and the Middle East, where customer support still depends heavily on phone calls. Thus, it is building voice AI for customer service, debt collection, customer activation and KYC checks.

The startup is also launching APIs and SDKs for developers and a platform for enterprises to test its tools.

Next is the Nigerian fintech, Stabyl, which announced its launch with a $2.7 million pre-seed round led by Konga.

Founded by former Co-CEO of Konga Group, Prince Nnamdi Ekeh, Zachary Schwartzman and Michael Anyi, the startup is set up to tackle Africa’s fragmented FX system by building institutional-grade foreign exchange infrastructure that simplifies liquidity access and accelerates settlement across African markets.

Nnamdi Ekeh, CEO, Konga on payments and e-commerce in NigeriaNnamdi Ekeh, CEO, Konga

With fresh capital, regulatory tailwinds, and a clear vision, Stabyl is setting out not just to participate in Africa’s FX market, but to redefine the rails on which the continent’s commerce will run.

Nigerian stablecoin startup Daya is another Nigerian startup that raised over $2 million in the month of June. The $2.4 million pre-seed funding round was powered by Hivemind Capital, with participation from Lattice, Alliance, Globelink and Aptos Foundation.

Founded by Aleph Lasebikan and Paul Joe, the startup intends to offer real-time dashboards, compliance tools, multi currency netting, and and seamless off ramps and off ramps tailored to African regulatory environments.

Other startups that raised below the $2 million mark include Agriarche, the agritech startup that raised $1.8 million in catalytic funding through the Cascador Awards. Koolboks, a clean energy startup, also raised $1.5 million in catalytic funding from the Cascador Awards, as did Powerstove, the clean energy startup which got $1.3 million investment.

Last on the log is Eja Ice, a Cold Chain/logistics company that raised $1 million in equity and debt funding from All On.

World Cup Combo: Aim for 200x

World Cup Combo: Aim for 200xWorld Cup Combo: Aim for 200x

Combine up to 20 World Cup matches in one order

Disclaimer: The articles reposted on this site are sourced from public platforms and are provided for informational purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the views of MEXC. All rights remain with the original authors. If you believe any content infringes on third-party rights, please contact crypto.news@mexc.com for removal. MEXC makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the content and is not responsible for any actions taken based on the information provided. The content does not constitute financial, legal, or other professional advice, nor should it be considered a recommendation or endorsement by MEXC.

You May Also Like

Binance Wallet adds Plume’s yield vault offering access to Invesco and Bitwise funds

Binance Wallet adds Plume’s yield vault offering access to Invesco and Bitwise funds

Binance Wallet has added Plume's yield vault, giving users access to tokenized funds managed by Invesco and Bitwise.
Share
Coinstats2026/07/09 05:00
Bitcoin Is 'Anti-Fragile,' Says CFTC Chairman, Urges To Pass CLARITY Act

Bitcoin Is 'Anti-Fragile,' Says CFTC Chairman, Urges To Pass CLARITY Act

Michael Selig called Bitcoin an "anti-fragile" asset, arguing it has repeatedly emerged stronger after crises.read more
Share
Coinstats2026/07/09 05:16
Franklin Templeton CEO Dismisses 50bps Rate Cut Ahead FOMC

Franklin Templeton CEO Dismisses 50bps Rate Cut Ahead FOMC

The post Franklin Templeton CEO Dismisses 50bps Rate Cut Ahead FOMC appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson has weighed in on whether the Federal Reserve should make a 25 basis points (bps) Fed rate cut or 50 bps cut. This comes ahead of the Fed decision today at today’s FOMC meeting, with the market pricing in a 25 bps cut. Bitcoin and the broader crypto market are currently trading flat ahead of the rate cut decision. Franklin Templeton CEO Weighs In On Potential FOMC Decision In a CNBC interview, Jenny Johnson said that she expects the Fed to make a 25 bps cut today instead of a 50 bps cut. She acknowledged the jobs data, which suggested that the labor market is weakening. However, she noted that this data is backward-looking, indicating that it doesn’t show the current state of the economy. She alluded to the wage growth, which she remarked is an indication of a robust labor market. She added that retail sales are up and that consumers are still spending, despite inflation being sticky at 3%, which makes a case for why the FOMC should opt against a 50-basis-point Fed rate cut. In line with this, the Franklin Templeton CEO said that she would go with a 25 bps rate cut if she were Jerome Powell. She remarked that the Fed still has the October and December FOMC meetings to make further cuts if the incoming data warrants it. Johnson also asserted that the data show a robust economy. However, she noted that there can’t be an argument for no Fed rate cut since Powell already signaled at Jackson Hole that they were likely to lower interest rates at this meeting due to concerns over a weakening labor market. Notably, her comment comes as experts argue for both sides on why the Fed should make a 25 bps cut or…
Share
BitcoinEthereumNews2025/09/18 00:36

$5M in SPCX Positions for Free

$5M in SPCX Positions for Free$5M in SPCX Positions for Free

0 fees, 100x leverage, daily prizes, 7K+ stocks/ETFs