RegTech Africa Announces Top 15 Startups for the 2026 Startup World Cup Abuja Regional Challenge

ABUJA, NIGERIA — April 2026

RegTech Africa and the Startup World Cup (a global initiative by Pegasus Tech Ventures, Silicon Valley) have announced the 15 startups selected to compete at the 2026 Startup World Cup Abuja Regional Challenge — one of the most coveted startup pitching opportunities in Africa — to be held at the State House Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, on 21st May 2026.

The announcement comes ahead of the flagship 2026 RegTech Africa Conference & Expo (RACE 2026), held under the distinguished Patronage of the Office of the Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, in collaboration with PreCEFI and GIABA, themed: “Building Trust, Infrastructure, Inclusion, and Policy for a Borderless Economy.”

Hundreds of startup applications were received across Nigeria and the broader African continent. Each was evaluated by a distinguished panel of judges — entrepreneurs, investors, and enterprise strategists — using the global Startup World Cup judging framework: Innovation and Impact, Market Potential and Scalability, Business Model and Revenue Traction, Competitive Advantage, Pitch Quality, and Stage Maturity.

The Top 15 — Startups Selected to Pitch

1. Tuul By Digitwhale
2. BluPay Technologies
3. AFRITRADE AI
4. Oxymon Solutions Limited
5. Paypetal
6. Pivox Technology Limited
7. Execution Wise
8. Antlar
9. CredNet Technologies Limited (CredPal)
10. Scrella Technologies Limited
11. Mehtic Technology Limited
12. Corvendra
13. Allverter Finance Limited
14. Ancestors Lab
15. Goket Arena Global Ventures Ltd

The 15 companies represent a rich cross-section of Nigeria’s innovation economy. Their collective ambition mirrors the breadth of Africa’s development challenges and the ingenuity of those determined to solve them.

The winner of the Abuja Regional Challenge will advance to the Global Startup World Cup Grand Finale in Silicon Valley, California — competing against regional champions from around the world for a USD $1,000,000 investment prize and access to Pegasus Tech Ventures’ global investor and accelerator network.

“Nigeria’s startup ecosystem continues to surprise us with the quality, depth, and audacity of its founders. These 15 companies are not just building businesses — they are building infrastructure, trust, and inclusion into the fabric of Africa’s digital economy. We are honoured to give them this platform.” — Cyril Okoroigwe, Chair – Organising Committee RACE 2026

“The Startup World Cup is more than a competition. It is a global network of builders, and we are proud to welcome Nigeria’s finest into that community through the Abuja Regional Challenge.” — Startup World Cup, Abuja Regional Partner

About RegTech Africa Conference & Expo (RACE 2026)

RACE 2026 is Africa’s premier convergence of regulatory technology, financial inclusion, digital identity, compliance, and innovation policy. The event convenes heads of state institutions, central bank officials, fintech leaders, development finance organisations, and startup founders to chart the policy and technology roadmap for Africa’s borderless digital economy.

About the Startup World Cup

The Startup World Cup is a global startup competition organised by Pegasus Tech Ventures (Silicon Valley). With regional competitions held across 60+ countries, the Grand Finale brings together the best startups from around the world for a chance to win USD $1,000,000 in investment. Past participants include companies that have grown into globally recognised brands.