Google has announced the selection of four Nigerian startups for the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme. The four selected startups are Bani, MasteryHive AI, Regxta and Termii.
Google disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, noting that the Nigerian firms emerged from a highly competitive pool of nearly 2,600 applications and were named among a final list of 15 startups selected across Africa.
Google said the less than 1% acceptance rate reflects the growing technical capacity and resilience within Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.
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According to the tech giant, the selected startups are deploying artificial intelligence to solve key business and financial challenges across the continent.
- Bani operates a cross-border payments infrastructure platform designed to eliminate settlement delays for African businesses trading globally.
- MasteryHive AI provides an AI-driven platform that automates transaction reconciliation, fraud detection and anti-money laundering monitoring.
- Regxta combines alternative data-based credit scoring with a hybrid digital agent model to deliver financial services to unbanked micro businesses.
- Termii offers an AI powered communications infrastructure platform focused on reliable financial messaging for banks and fintech companies.
Google noted that African startups continue to tackle structural gaps in financial inclusion, healthcare, and supply chains through advanced technology solutions.
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The company added that Africa’s venture capital ecosystem demonstrated resilience in 2025, attracting $3.9 billion in funding, but noted that scaling deep tech businesses still requires stronger technical infrastructure, cloud resources and strategic mentorship.
Gbolade Emmanuel, Chief Executive Officer of Termii, said participation in the accelerator would help the company expand its AI strategy and global reach.
