June 30th - July 2nd, 2026. Landmark Event Centre, Lagos, Nigeria

NFAwards 2026 Early Bird Registration
The Amazons

Where Africa's Boldest Startups
Meet Real Capital

If you want the opportunity to pitch your startup, attract investment, and gain mentorship from seasoned founders and investors, this is where it begins.

Apply to Meet The Amazons

Investment Opportunities: $5,000 – $100,000

Selected startups may receive investment offers from participating investors within this range.

Open to startups across industries — not just fitness and wellness.

Apply to Meet The Amazons

About The Amazons

The Amazons is a curated founder–investor ecosystem created to connect serious startup builders with real capital, real guidance, and real opportunities for growth.

Inspired by the strength, resilience, and leadership associated with the legendary Amazons, this platform brings together investors, experienced operators, and ambitious founders in one room — where ideas meet action.

This is a deal room.

This is not a theory room. This is a deal room.

Startups present their ideas, products, or traction directly to a room of decision-makers who understand the journey of building companies.

Objective: Identify promising startups and accelerate them through capital, mentorship, and strategic connections.

Why The Amazons Was Created

Across Africa, thousands of talented founders are building powerful ideas but face one major barrier: access.

Early capital
Experienced guidance
Strategic partnerships
The right rooms

The Amazons was designed to bridge this gap by creating a focused environment where founders and investors meet intentionally. Founders gain exposure. Investors discover opportunity. Great ideas move forward faster.

What Makes The Amazons Unique

Real Investment Potential

Participating investors may invest between $5,000 and $100,000 in promising startups discovered through The Amazons. For founders building scalable solutions, this room can open the door to meaningful investment conversations.

Real Investors. Real Conversations.

The Amazons brings actual investors and experienced operators into the room, creating the possibility for real deal discussions.

Mentorship From Builders

Beyond funding, selected founders gain access to mentorship and insights from founders, operators, and investors who have experience building and scaling companies.

A High-Intent Environment

The Amazons is designed to eliminate noise. Every founder entering the ecosystem is serious about building, and every investor attending is serious about discovering opportunity. No gimmicks. No distractions.

Who Can Apply?

The Amazons welcomes startups from all industries. Although it exists within the ecosystem of the Nigeria Fitness Expo, the platform intentionally opens its doors to innovative founders beyond fitness and wellness.

Industries include:

  • Technology
  • Health
  • Fintech
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Consumer Products
  • Digital Platforms
  • Sustainability
  • Emerging Industries

If you are building something meaningful and scalable, you are welcome to apply.

Your Opportunity Starts Here

If you are a founder looking for:

  • Exposure
  • Mentorship
  • Strategic connections
  • Potential investment opportunities

The Amazons gives you the opportunity to step into the room. Bold ideas deserve bold rooms.

Apply to Meet The Amazons

Startups selected for the program gain the opportunity to:

Present their startup to investors
Access mentorship and guidance
Open investment discussions
Build strategic relationships

Potential investment range: $5,000 – $100,000

Apply Now

Your Opportunity Starts Here

Step into the room where Africa's boldest startups meet real capital. Investment opportunities: $5,000 – $100,000.

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