SmartPreneur
Advertisement
  • Home
  • Trending News
  • Brand Insights
  • Profiles
  • Hustle Life
  • Weekend Teaser
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Games & Quizzes
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Trending News
  • Brand Insights
  • Profiles
  • Hustle Life
  • Weekend Teaser
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Games & Quizzes
No Result
View All Result
SmartPreneur
No Result
View All Result
Home Trending News

Oxford Foundry, FMDQ Partner To Support Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs

Blessing Osazuwa by Blessing Osazuwa
July 14, 2021
in Trending News
0
Oxford Foundry, FMDQ Partner To Support Young Nigerian Entrepreneurs
0
SHARES
0
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Whatsapp

Oxford Foundry and FMDQ Private Markets have launched a global partnership to nurture young Nigerian entrepreneurs.

Join our communityJoin our communityJoin our community

Mr Bola Onadele, Chief Executive Officer of FMDQ Group said this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos.

The Oxford Foundry (OXFO) is the University of Oxford’s Entrepreneurship Centre, while FMDQ Private Markets Ltd. is a subsidiary of FMDQ Holdings Plc, Nigeria.

Onadele said the partnership would involve knowledge exchange, collaboration and support Nigeria’s future business leaders and high-growth start-ups.

He said the collaboration would enable young leaders acquire the networks and skills needed to grow and sustain their businesses, create jobs, inclusive socioeconomic growth, and growth of Nigeria’s venture ecosystem.

According to Onadele, the partnership supports collaboration and knowledge exchange between the UK and Nigerian investment community.

He said the ventures would be supported to develop market solutions in high-potential sectors such as technology, agriculture, green industries, and healthcare.

“FMDQ is delighted to be the first global partner of the Oxford Foundry, particularly on this laudable initiative, which emphasises the provision of critical support for high-growth start-up businesses.

“It is vital that young Nigerian start-up companies and high-growth SMEs are provided with the skills, networks, mentorship and capital required to overcome the barriers to successfully grow and sustain their businesses.

“Thereby creating employment opportunities and supporting poverty alleviation in the country,” he said.

Onadele also stated that the Programme was in close alignment with FMDQ Private Market’s flagship initiative – SCALE (Start-up Capital Access & Liquidity Ecosystem).

He explained that SCALE was aimed at supporting the growth of high-potential Nigerian-based start-up companies, creating a pipeline of sustainable businesses in Nigeria.

According to Ana Bakshi, Director of the Oxford Foundry, Nigeria has one of the largest number of tech start-ups in Africa, and Africa is a continent of immense entrepreneurial talent and high-growth venture potential.

Bakshi said: “There is huge opportunity to invest in the future generation of global entrepreneurs and leaders who will come from across the continent, and this first partnership is an important step to build new relationships and learn from other entrepreneurial ecosystems.

“Now more than ever, it’s vital that we share our resources, access to networks and opportunities, and work together across geographical boundaries to benefit society, create jobs and boost economies.

“We want to open the Oxford Foundry up to the world, and together, support the next generation of entrepreneurs and leaders to create the purpose-led impact and positive change we all need to see,” he said

Tags: FMDQGlobal partnershipMr Bola OnadeleOxford FoundryYoung Nigerian entrepreneurs
Previous Post

FG Inaugurates Advisory Board for African Enterprise Initiative

Next Post

5 Ways to Protect Your Brand as Your Business Grows

Blessing Osazuwa

Blessing Osazuwa

Blessing does the research to bring you needed information for success.

Related Posts

Chinazom Arinze
Hustle life

How I saved my company from making a 30 million naira loss – Chinazom Arinze

by Ruth Okwumbu-Imafidon
March 29, 2023
0

Money is the lifeblood of any business, and while looking for ways to make money, entrepreneurs have to proactively look...

Read more
Twitter will be removing Blue Ticks from April 1, 2023
Trending News

Twitter will be removing Blue Ticks from April 1, 2023

by Ruth Okwumbu-Imafidon
March 28, 2023
0

From April 1, 2023, Twitter will be phasing out its "legacy verified programme" and removing some "legacy verified checkmarks". Users...

Read more
How to build business partnerships that last a lifetime
Trending News

7 things investors want to see in your Pitch Deck / Presentation

by Ruth Okwumbu-Imafidon
March 27, 2023
0

If you are at the point in your entrepreneurial journey where you have to seek funding from investors, then you...

Read more
Win Free Product Shoot In the #CaptureMyBusiness Challenge
Trending News

Win Free Product Shoot In the #CaptureMyBusiness Challenge

by Blessing Osazuwa
March 24, 2023
0

Smartpreneur, in partnership with Emblue Space and Studios, is offering an opportunity for female business owners to take their businesses...

Read more
Register now: Smartpreneur Webinar & Panel Discussion comes up on March 31
Trending News

Register now: Smartpreneur Webinar & Panel Discussion comes up on March 31

by Ruth Okwumbu-Imafidon
March 24, 2023
0

In today's fast-paced and rapidly changing economy in the country and the globe, it has become more important for today’s...

Read more
Mailchimp users will now pay 7.5% more as VAT from April 20, 2023.
Trending News

Mailchimp users will now pay 7.5% more as VAT from April 20, 2023.

by Ruth Okwumbu-Imafidon
March 22, 2023
0

Nigerians using MailChimp will have to pay 7.5% more from April 20, 2023, as the company is set to implement...

Read more
The New CBN Cash Withdrawal Policy; What will happen to MSMEs now?
Trending News

CBN Increases Lending Rate to 18%

by Ruth Okwumbu-Imafidon
March 22, 2023
0

In an aggressive push to contain the nation’s inflationary pressure, the Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday raised its benchmark...

Read more
Load More
Next Post
5 Ways to Protect Your Brand as Your Business Grows

5 Ways to Protect Your Brand as Your Business Grows

Please login to join discussion

Recent News

7 Things to Normalize in Your Daily Business Operations

7 Things to Normalize in Your Daily Business Operations

March 29, 2023
Chinazom Arinze

How I saved my company from making a 30 million naira loss – Chinazom Arinze

March 29, 2023
Twitter will be removing Blue Ticks from April 1, 2023

Twitter will be removing Blue Ticks from April 1, 2023

March 28, 2023
How to build business partnerships that last a lifetime

7 things investors want to see in your Pitch Deck / Presentation

March 27, 2023
SmartPreneur

© 2020 SmartPreneur

Navigate Site

  • Home
  • Trending News
  • Radio
  • Games & Quizzes
  • TV

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Trending News
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Hustle Life
  • Brand Insights
  • Profiles
  • Game & Quizzes
  • Weekend Teaser

© 2020 SmartPreneur