Blacknest Africa

Equipping
Entrepreneurs
to Build,
Survive & Scale.

We provide the tools, coaching, funding, and community that African entrepreneurs need to go from idea to funded, and from funded to thriving.

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Free Self-Check
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  • Know your exact funding readiness score
  • Identify the specific gaps holding you back
  • Get a personalised 30-day action plan
  • See which tools will close your gaps fastest

Free. Takes 5 minutes. Designed for Nigerian and African entrepreneurs at every stage.

₦1M+
Grants Disbursed
2
Cities & Growing
7
Entrepreneur Tools
100s
Entrepreneurs Supported
Our Mission

Empowering African entrepreneurs with the tools, resources, and knowledge to build, structure, and sustain thriving businesses.

Our Vision

To be the leading catalyst for entrepreneurial success in Africa, creating the structure, support, and momentum entrepreneurs need to thrive.

Everything an African Entrepreneur Needs

From your first idea to your first funding application, we have the tools, coaching, and community to take you there.

Workshops & Training

Hands-on workshops in Lagos and Jos covering business planning, funding readiness, and financial management. Includes direct grant disbursements.

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Coaching & Consulting

1-on-1 online coaching sessions from business model validation to pitch coaching and monthly advisory retainers.

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Templates & Toolkits

Professional business plan templates, financial models, sales trackers, payroll tools, and asset registers, designed for African entrepreneurs.

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Access to Funding

Micro-grants from ₦100,000 to ₦1,000,000 for early-stage entrepreneurs, plus pitch support and investor-readiness coaching.

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BGN Community

Weekly funding alerts, masterclasses, templates, expert access, and a network of serious founders, all in one membership.

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Business Development

Strategic support for businesses ready to grow, goal-setting, operations improvement, and funding preparation.

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What We Stand For

01
Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standard in everything we do.
02
Empowerment
Everything we do is designed to lift entrepreneurs up.
03
Consistency
We show up with the same energy and standard, every time.
04
Innovation
We constantly look for better ways to train, fund, and support.
05
Community
We build people and networks, not just businesses.

Where Serious
Entrepreneurs
Grow.

Join hundreds of African entrepreneurs getting weekly funding alerts, masterclasses, and access to coaches and grant winners, all in one community.

"Since joining BGN, I've gained clarity, structure, and confidence. I didn't know to look for grant opportunities until BGN started delivering them to my inbox."

O
Omoleye Okuleye
Founder, Bayyeenah Collections
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Blacknest Growth Network

₦60,000
per year  ·  just ₦5,000/month
Weekly Funding Alerts, grants, competitions & opportunities
Masterclasses & Workshops from industry experts
Ready-to-use business templates and tools
Access to coaches, grant winners & funders
Exclusive discounts on tools and services
A supportive network of serious founders
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100% Money-Back Guarantee. No value in 30 days, full refund.

What Our Entrepreneurs Say

"Marketing used to be my biggest struggle. Since joining BGN, I've gained clarity, structure, and confidence. Now I know exactly what I want for my business and how to grow it."

O
Omoleye Okuleye
Founder, Bayyeenah Collections

"Before BGN, funding felt farfetched, I didn't believe it was possible. Since joining, I've gained confidence in myself and clarity about how to fund my business."

C
Christian Abuchi
Founder, Davymore Enterprise

"Since joining BGN, I've gained the clarity and skills to realign my business model, track my cash flow, and become investment ready. Don't wait, join immediately."

J
Janet Ajibade
Founder, Mamushca Foods

Are You Funding Ready?

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