Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola has been named in Endeavor’s prestigious Outlier Class of 2026 for the sixth consecutive year. This recognition celebrates his sustained commitment to solving payment challenges across Africa and other emerging markets.
Endeavor, an organization supporting high-growth entrepreneurs, noted that its 2026 Outlier class reflects a shift in global entrepreneurship, with founders building resilient, globally competitive companies despite uncertain conditions.
Agboola’s journey with Endeavor commenced in 2019 when he was first selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur. His involvement has deepened over the years, with a strong recognition of Endeavor's role in strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems, particularly in fintech.
This conviction has led to active investment in the network and a leadership role as a board member, contributing to the development of the next generation of founders. Agboola has led Flutterwave through significant milestones, driven by a focus on innovation and a vision to scale Africa’s digital economy.
The company was recently named among the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies in 2025 and received the Excellence in Cross-Border Payments Award at the Africa Tech Summit. Agboola himself was also recognized with the Fintech Pioneer in Africa Award for his contributions to advancing the continent’s fintech ecosystem.
In 2025, Agboola spearheaded Flutterwave’s efforts to accelerate global payment growth by opening new corridors, such as the Africa–Asia trade route. The platform processed nearly $1 billion in the first half of the year, solidifying its scale and reaching over $40 billion in total transaction value across more than 1 billion transactions.
Flutterwave also deepened its infrastructure capabilities through strategic partnerships with stablecoin providers Polygon and Turnkey, aiming to improve accessibility and enable more efficient cross-border transactions. Beyond Flutterwave, Agboola actively shapes the broader innovation ecosystem.
As an investor and mentor, he supports high-growth founders through Resilience17 (R17), his venture studio and early-stage investment platform. R17 backs a portfolio of over 70 companies globally, including Vesti, Klasha, LemFi, and Bamboo, with a focus on fintech and digital identity.
His investment track record was recognized with the Tech Investor of the Year award by Business Insider Africa in 2022. This was further underscored by the successful acquisition of one of his portfolio companies, Brass, in 2024. Agboola has also expanded into frontier technology with the launch of Go Time AI, Nigeria’s first dedicated AI accelerator.
This initiative provides funding and computing infrastructure to Global South founders building AI solutions tailored to local markets. His investment interests extend beyond fintech, with a diversified portfolio including Lagoon Hospital and Nairobi City Thunder Basketball Club.
