The Magic of Endeavor

Endeavor was formed in 1997 with a unique approach to supporting high-impact entrepreneurship by selecting ‘big bubbles’ – proven, visionary founders with strong leadership potential – in local emerging market ecosystems and providing them with unparalleled access, networks and services on a global scale.

The Magic of Endeavor

Endeavor was formed in 1997 with a unique approach to supporting high-impact entrepreneurship by selecting ‘big bubbles’ – proven, visionary founders with strong leadership potential – in local emerging market ecosystems and providing them with unparalleled access, networks and services on a global scale. In 2019, Endeavor Entrepreneurs generated over $28 billion in revenues and created over 4 million jobs worldwide.

About Us

Endeavor Nigeria launched in February 2018 (Endeavor’s sixth market in Africa) with the support of seven local business leaders – our founding Board of Directors – and in partnership with the Omidyar Network.

Our aim is to usher in a new era of growth and economic development by supporting the uncommon success of high-impact founders whose companies have potential for large-scale job creation, investment, and innovation. Endeavor Nigeria selects and supports founders of high-impact  companies, that recognise a responsibility to pay-it-forward by working with Endeavor to reinvest their experience, knowledge, time and capital in Nigeria’s entrepreneurship ecosystem.

About Us

Endeavor Nigeria launched in February 2018 (Endeavor’s sixth market in Africa) with the support of seven local business leaders – our founding Board of Directors – and in partnership with the Omidyar Network.

Our aim is to usher in a new era of growth and economic development by supporting the uncommon success of high-impact founders whose companies have potential for large-scale job creation, investment, and innovation. Endeavor Nigeria selects and supports founders of high-impact  companies, that recognise a responsibility to pay-it-forward by working with Endeavor to reinvest their experience, knowledge, time and capital in Nigeria’s entrepreneurship ecosystem.