Building Thriving Startup Ecosystems Across West Africa
We build and strengthen local startup ecosystems across West Africa and connect founders to mentorship, networks, resources, partnerships and investor opportunities.
Current cohort kickoff: March 20th, 2026. Intake Closed!
20+
Communities Activated
500+
Founders Engaged
100+
Startups Supported
50+
Strategic Partners
What We Do
Ecosystem Building
Strengthening startup ecosystems across cities and states.
Startup Programs
Accelerator and incubator programs for founders.
Founders Smith develops local startup ecosystems and equips founders with the support structures they need to build sustainable, high-growth ventures from their home states.
The Founders Smith Methodology
From applying to our accelerator to scaling businesses across 54 growing nations in Africa, Founders Smith helps portfolio startups build a robust foundation and clear funding path for innovators with a bespoke mentorship, funding access, and ecosystem support.
Zero to One
Follow success-proven playbooks constructed by experienced founders, investors and industry practitioners.
Industry Expertise
Leverage practical advice from notable mentors and make executions into all stages of your startup lifecycle.
Funding Access
Connect with high-value regional and global investors with the same visions as founding teams, all the way to exits.
Ecosystem Support
Showcase your impactful and innovative solutions to wider audience, clients, partners, potential hires, etc.
Our Partners
Ready to Accelerate and Scale Across West Africa?
Founders Smith shapes startups from 0 to 1 with customers, and 1 to 100 with venture capitalists.
