Nigeria has once again confirmed its position as the continent's most represented startup nation, with eight companies selected to pitch at the 10th edition of the Africa Tech Summit London Investment Showcase, taking place at the London Stock Exchange on 29 May 2026.

The announcement, made on 12 May 2026, sees Nigeria dominate a cohort of 13 investor-ready ventures drawn from across the continent. The landmark 10th edition brings together over 350 African and international ventures, investors, corporates, and regulators at one of the world's most prestigious financial venues.

The Nigerian Startups Selected

The eight Nigerian companies selected span a wide range of sectors, reflecting the breadth and depth of the country's startup ecosystem.

Aktivate is a creator operating system helping African creators collaborate with brands, manage campaigns, sell digital products, and receive cross-border payments from a single platform. 

Bunce helps businesses convert customer data into personalised engagement that drives retention and revenue growth. 

Orbit Electric assembles IoT-enabled electric motorcycles in Lagos and provides pay-as-you-go financing for last-mile delivery riders. 

ProDevs helps companies find, assess, and hire top engineers more efficiently without the delays of traditional recruitment. 

Reisty is a guest management software platform designed to help African restaurants improve customer experience and boost profitability. 

Redbiller Technologies is building a complete financial suite that neobanks, fintechs, and crypto exchanges can use to scale globally. 

Scandium Systems offers AI-powered test automation tools that remove quality assurance bottlenecks by enabling teams to test as fast as they build. 

UltraPay rounds out the Nigerian contingent with a multi-currency payments solution targeting cross-border commerce.


Why It Matters

The London Stock Exchange showcase is not a standard startup pitch competition. It is a curated investment event designed to connect high-potential African ventures with institutional capital, strategic partners, and regulatory stakeholders operating at the global level. For the eight Nigerian companies selected, the opportunity extends well beyond a stage appearance.

Nigeria's dominance of the cohort also sends a signal at a moment when the country's startup funding numbers have faced headwinds. In 2025, Nigerian startups raised $343 million in venture capital, a 17% decline from the previous year, even as the broader African ecosystem rebounded to $3.1 billion. Events like Africa Tech Summit London help maintain Nigeria's visibility with international investors at exactly the moment that visibility needs reinforcing.