On Friday, March 4, 2022, our Executive Vice President, Mr. Omori, will be speaking at an online seminar hosted by JETRO.

The theme is "A Huge Market! Startup Trends and the Future in Nigeria, West Africa."

JETRO has established a global acceleration hub in Nairobi, Kenya, to support Japanese startups in expanding into Africa.
This webinar will focus on Nigeria, Africa's largest economy, and cover two themes.
Part 1: "An Overview of Nigerian Startups from a VC's Perspective"
Part 2: "The Potential and Practical Aspects of Fintech Startups"
We'll be broadcasting live from Nigeria! ✨

Our company will be speaking in Part 2, "The Potential and Practicality of Fintech Startups."

Nigeria, with its overwhelming population of 200 million, boasts a hub for startups in its largest city, Lagos.
In particular, the fintech sector is attracting attention, with the emergence of several unicorn companies.
A thorough explanation of Nigerian startup trends and future prospects, from both VC and startup perspectives!

It's free and online, so please feel free to join us!

▶Click here for event details and registration

[Seminar Program]
■Part 1: "An Overview of Nigerian Startups from a VC's Perspective"
AAIC Nigeria, Nobuhiko Ichinomiya
Satoshi Shinada, Kepple Africa Ventures

■Part 2: "The Potential and Practical Aspects of Fintech Startups"
Kenta Omori, Vice President, Standage Co., Ltd.
Fumihito Aoki, Klasha Inc.

[Seminar Overview]
JETRO: "A Huge Market! Startup Trends and Future Prospects in Nigeria, West Africa"
Date and Time: Friday, March 4, 2022, 16:30 - 18:00 (Japan Standard Time)
Location: Online (Zoom broadcast)
Cost: Free
Capacity: 150 people
Organizer: JETRO
Seminar page:https://www.jetro.go.jp/events/iib/5b6df477496e8117.html
*If you would like to participate, please apply via the above website.

[Contact Information]
Shiba NA Building 4F, 3-6-10 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0014
STANDAGE Co., Ltd.
President and CEO: Akinori Adachi
Executive Vice President/COO: Kenta Omori
Press Contact Email: info@standage.org,