4 Nigerian Startups Join Elite Google Accelerator Class

Getting into Google's accelerator program for African startups is harder than getting into Harvard, and four Nigerian companies just made the cut.

Bani, MasteryHive AI, Regxta, and Termii were selected from 2,600 applications to join just 15 startups in the 10th Google for Startups Accelerator Africa cohort. With an acceptance rate below one percent, their selection showcases the exceptional talent emerging from Nigeria's tech scene.

Each company is using artificial intelligence to solve real problems holding back African businesses. Bani eliminates the frustrating settlement delays that plague companies trading across borders. MasteryHive AI automates the tedious work of reconciling transactions and catching fraud before it happens.

Regxta is opening financial services to unbanked micro businesses by using alternative data to assess creditworthiness. Termii ensures the critical text messages that power banking, from login codes to fraud alerts, actually reach customers reliably.

"At Termii, we're building AI-powered infrastructure that ensures financial transactions don't fail," said CEO Gbolade Emmanuel. "Even in the first week, access to technical support and insights has been incredibly valuable for our next phase of growth."

The timing couldn't be better. African tech companies raised $3.9 billion in 2025, proving investor confidence remains strong. But money alone isn't enough to scale complex AI solutions across a diverse continent with unique infrastructure challenges.

The Ripple Effect

Since 2018, Google's Africa accelerator has supported 106 startups from 17 countries. These companies have collectively raised over $263 million and created more than 2,800 jobs, multiplying opportunity across the continent.

The current cohort runs through June 19th, connecting founders with mentors, technical workshops, and the cloud infrastructure needed to scale. Folarin Aiyegbusi, Google's Head of Startup Ecosystem for Africa, emphasized the program's mission: "Our role is to serve as a supportive partner, providing these developers with the technical infrastructure and global network they need to amplify their real-world impact."

For the four Nigerian startups, this isn't just validation of their ideas but rocket fuel for solutions that could transform how millions of Africans access financial services, build businesses, and connect with the global economy.