Four Nigerian Tech Innovators Join Google’s Startup Accelerator

In a highly competitive selection process, four technology startups from Nigeria—Bani, MasteryHive AI, Regxta, and Termii—have secured spots in the 10th cohort of Google for Startups Accelerator Africa. The companies were chosen from nearly 2,600 applications across the continent, marking an acceptance rate of less than 1%.

The selected startups are leveraging artificial intelligence to tackle critical challenges in various sectors:

• Bani provides a cross-border payments infrastructure that eliminates settlement delays for businesses trading globally
• MasteryHive AI offers an automated platform for transaction reconciliation, fraud detection, and anti-money laundering monitoring
• Regxta combines data-driven credit scoring with a hybrid distribution model to extend financial services to unbanked microbusinesses
• Termii delivers reliable communication infrastructure for banks and fintechs using AI-powered solutions

According to Gbolade Emmanuel, CEO of Termii, the Google Startup Accelerator will be instrumental in accelerating their AI roadmap and global expansion. “Access to technical support and mentorship has already proven incredibly valuable,” he stated.

Folarin Aiyegbusi, Head of Startup Ecosystem at Google Africa, emphasized the program’s commitment to supporting African innovators. “These startups are driving essential economic growth and social development across the continent,” he said.

The 13-week hybrid program will provide intensive mentorship, technical workshops focused on AI/ML, and access to Google’s global network. Since its launch in 2018, the Accelerator has supported over 100 startups from 17 African countries, facilitating more than $263 million in funding and creating over 2,800 jobs collectively.

With venture capital for African tech reaching $3.9 billion in 2025, Google’s initiative aims to equip these deep-tech solutions with the infrastructure and expertise needed to scale sustainably.