Cascador Selects 10 Nigerian Growth-Stage Companies for 2026 ScaleUp Programme

Enterprise development catalyst Cascador has unveiled the final cohort of 10 Nigerian growth-stage companies chosen for its highly competitive 2026 ScaleUp Programme. The announcement follows an unprecedented surge in interest, with over 1,000 qualified applications submitted, more than double the volume recorded the previous year.

The 12-week intensive programme is specifically designed to support businesses that have evolved past the initial startup phase and require strategic structural scaling, mentorship, and operational framework refinement. Unlike many accelerator initiatives heavily concentrated within financial technology, the 2026 cohort showcases a diversified economic spread.

The selected companies Venco, SunFi, ColdHubs, EHA Clinics, Beauty Hut Africa, BEYOND Fitness, Ziba Beach Resort, Tulay Africa, Maanj Agric, and Finger Chops, span critical sectors including clean energy, digital property solutions, healthcare infrastructure, agriculture, and hospitality.

Industry stakeholders note that this expanded sectoral focus highlights the maturity of Nigeria’s broader business ecosystem, moving beyond traditional tech boundaries to foster enterprise growth across the real economy.