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Non-profit / Foundation N/A Services

Tony Elumelu Foundation

Empowering African entrepreneurs

Nigeria , Lagos Founded 2010 51-200 Website
StageN/A
Operating Since2010 (16y)

About Tony Elumelu Foundation

TEF runs the largest entrepreneurship programme in Africa, providing $5,000 seed capital and training to 1,000 entrepreneurs annually.

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Founder(s)Tony Elumelu

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Quick Facts

CountryNigeria
Founded2010
TypeNon-profit / Foundation
ModelServices
Team Size51-200

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NigeriaPan-African

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