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.
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.
“Being a part of Endeavor has further opened my eyes to the multiple needs and aspirations of entrepreneurs. The constant exposure to multi-talented entrepreneurs and their ways of thinking and reacting to challenges and opportunities is both refreshing and insightful.”
“Nigeria is at a growth stage in its entrepreneurial lifecycle and Endeavor's approach to identifying and providing unique access to mentorship, talent and capital to high-impact entrepreneurs will positively impact Nigeria’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. If Nigeria succeeds, Africa succeeds in many respects with private enterprise and capital, being critical to its economic growth and Endeavor can help to establish visible role models for entrepreneurship in the country.”
“The privilege of working with Endeavor and its outstanding team has provided me with the opportunity to give back to my community in a most meaningful manner. Endeavor is an extra-ordinary organization pursuing a highly impactful mission whose benefits will benefit the nation as a whole.”
“Having been privileged to experience support in my life and career, being part of Endeavor means I can give back and in some small way, help to unlock the staggering untapped potential that is the Nigerian entrepreneur.”
“Being a part of Endeavor gives me the perfect platform to give back to entrepreneurs building the next generation of high-impact companies. I particularly enjoy networking with Endeavor's unparalleled global network of mentors and business leaders. Endeavor is a timely addition to Nigeria and I am excited to see the impact the organisation has on the growth of businesses in our local ecosystem.”
“Endeavor exposes me to entrepreneurs who are raising the bar in their fields and gives me the opportunity to make a difference in their velocity of success.”
“There are many organizations focused on promoting entrepreneurship but Endeavor has a unique approach to identifying and developing entrepreneurial leaders. I’m excited by what we can achieve by applying this transformative approach to Africa’s most populous country.”
“Being a part of Endeavor has further opened my eyes to the multiple needs and aspirations of entrepreneurs. The constant exposure to multi-talented entrepreneurs and their ways of thinking and reacting to challenges and opportunities is both refreshing and insightful.”
“Nigeria is at a growth stage in its entrepreneurial lifecycle and Endeavor's approach to identifying and providing unique access to mentorship, talent and capital to high-impact entrepreneurs will positively impact Nigeria’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. If Nigeria succeeds, Africa succeeds in many respects with private enterprise and capital, being critical to its economic growth and Endeavor can help to establish visible role models for entrepreneurship in the country.”
“The privilege of working with Endeavor and its outstanding team has provided me with the opportunity to give back to my community in a most meaningful manner. Endeavor is an extra-ordinary organization pursuing a highly impactful mission whose benefits will benefit the nation as a whole.”
“Having been privileged to experience support in my life and career, being part of Endeavor means I can give back and in some small way, help to unlock the staggering untapped potential that is the Nigerian entrepreneur.”
“Being a part of Endeavor gives me the perfect platform to give back to entrepreneurs building the next generation of high-impact companies. I particularly enjoy networking with Endeavor's unparalleled global network of mentors and business leaders. Endeavor is a timely addition to Nigeria and I am excited to see the impact the organisation has on the growth of businesses in our local ecosystem.”
“Endeavor exposes me to entrepreneurs who are raising the bar in their fields and gives me the opportunity to make a difference in their velocity of success.”
“There are many organizations focused on promoting entrepreneurship but Endeavor has a unique approach to identifying and developing entrepreneurial leaders. I’m excited by what we can achieve by applying this transformative approach to Africa’s most populous country.”