Once again, The Gathering on 100 Pitchathon has rewarded some of Nigeria’s most promising young entrepreneurs, with three startups sharing ₦5 million in funding.
The pitchathon took place at the Abuja edition of the Gathering on 100 held between July 18 and 19, at This Day Dome, Central Business District, Abuja.
The competition brought together founders from different sectors to pitch their businesses before a panel of judges.
The Pitchathon remains one of the most sought after experiences at The Gathering on 100, an MTN Nigeria initiative that connects young Nigerians with opportunities for entrepreneurship, innovation and personal development.
Omolola Rebecca, founder of Agrovest, emerged overall winner, receiving ₦2.5 million for her agritech solution, which provides funding for farmers to improve access to capital and boost agricultural productivity.
Reacting to her victory, Rebecca said the recognition would give her business greater visibility and open doors to more investors.
“Winning this competition means more people will notice what we’re building. It puts Agrovest in front of potential investors and partners, and gives us the opportunity to grow our impact by supporting even more farmers,” she said.
The second prize of ₦1.5 million went to Agbo Obinnaya, founder of Case Radar, a legal technology platform that uses generative artificial intelligence to simplify access to legal services in Nigeria.
The platform enables users to obtain legal guidance, understand legal documents and connect with legal professionals through a single digital platform.
Abdulmuiz Adam secured third place and ₦1 million with WaveBudget, a fintech platform that combines savings and responsible financing.
The platform allows users to save towards financial goals, access buy now, pay later services through partner merchants with a 50 per cent down payment, and manage their savings in one place.
Presenting the prizes to the winners, Lanre Coker, Manager, Customer Acquisition and Compliance, North-West, MTN Nigeria, said the initiative reflects MTN’s commitment to supporting young Nigerians with the resources they need to grow their ideas into sustainable businesses.
“The Gathering on 100 is about helping young Nigerians achieve the height of their endeavours, whatever they may be. We know there are brilliant ideas across the country, and through initiatives like the Gathering on 100, we are creating opportunities for innovators to access funding and the confidence to keep building,” he said.
The Abuja edition builds on the success of previous Pitchathons held during The Gathering on 100 across the country.
In Lagos, eight startups received a combined ₦45 million in funding, while three startups shared ₦5 million at the Aba, Enugu, and Kano editions.
With the Abuja winners now joining the growing list of recipients, the Pitchathon continues to position itself as a platform for discovering and supporting the next generation of Nigerian entrepreneurs.
