Zusi Inegbeniki Launches “Scale 1000” Campaign to Empower 1,000 Nigerian Businesses
In a bold step to strengthen Nigeria’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, Zusi Inegbeniki, Founder of Foundex, has launched the “Scale 1000” campaign, a nationwide initiative designed to empower 1,000 Nigerian businesses with access to funding, mentorship, and technology-driven execution support.
The campaign, which began in early October 2025, has already gained traction across the country. Within its first week, Foundex successfully supported 100 businesses through three microfinancing events organized in collaboration with SEAL Microfinance Bank, JL Foundation and other partner organizations.
Speaking at the campaign’s launch event in Lagos, Inegbeniki emphasized Foundex’s mission to transform entrepreneurial potential into measurable progress. “Our mission is to turn our drive into action,” she said. “Nigeria’s entrepreneurs have the creativity and resilience to build global companies. Foundex exists to make sure they have the structure, funding, and community to make it happen.”
Bridging the Gaps in Nigeria’s Startup Ecosystem Nigeria continues to lead Africa’s innovation landscape, home to successful startups like Flutterwave, Paystack, and Moniepoint. However, early-stage founders still face major barriers, including limited access to capital, mentorship, and operational infrastructure. Foundex aims to bridge this gap. Through the Scale 1000 campaign, founders gain access to mentorship programs, digital execution tools, and microfinancing opportunities that help them scale sustainably.
“The energy in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem is unmatched,” Inegbeniki added. “What we are building will help founders turn that energy into measurable progress, revenue, and impact.”
Expanding Across Key Cities
Following its successful pilot in Lagos, the Scale 1000 campaign extended to Abuja, and Benin, hosting additional workshops, financing sessions, and founder networking events.
The next phase will onboard hundreds of entrepreneurs over the coming months as the platform continues its mission to build a generation of scalable, investor-ready African ventures.
The campaign’s hybrid model combining on-ground community engagement with Foundex’s AI-driven mission positions it as one of the most innovative empowerment initiatives in Nigeria’s business landscape.
About Zusi Inegbeniki
Zusi Inegbeniki is a Strategist, Investor, Technologist, and Creative Entrepreneur, and the Founder of Foundex, Olympus Events by Zusi, and The Palms Court. Named one of Deeds Magazine’s Top 100 Creatives, she has been featured in Vogue, Bloomberg, Business Day, and beyond for her work shaping the future of business, creativity, and impact.
Her foundation in finance was forged at a top-tier investment bank, where she worked in Mergers and Acquisitions before leading the BLK Foundation, a fund that invested in social impact ventures.
Zusi has delivered talks at TED, the London School of Economics, and Columbia University, and was invited to discussions on the future of AI by the White House, hosted by Vice President Kamala Harris. Through her ventures, she continues to redefine modern entrepreneurship in Africa blending finance, technology, and creativity to build globally competitive businesses.
About Foundex
Foundex is a venture execution app that helps entrepreneurs and startups turn visions to ventures through a structured execution framework, business learning resources and AI support. Its mission is to democratise business growth by equipping entrepreneurs with the tools and support needed to turn ideas into thriving ventures.
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