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TechInAfrica – an International Selection Panel (ISP) has selected the Nigerian fintech firm’s, Carbon of founders, Chijioke Dozie and Ngozi Dozie to take part in the 91st cohort of Endeavor high-impact entrepreneurship program alongside other entrepreneurs. They got selected after having an interview by panelists from Endeavor’s extensive network of board members, mentors, supporters, and experienced Endeavor entrepreneurs.
The interview was mainly about their businesses so that the panelists were able to evaluate their potential for high-impact growth. Through the three-day event, the ISP had finally decided which candidates should be joining the Endeavor Entrepreneurs.
Speaking on the selection, the Co-founder and CEO of Endeavor, Linda Rottenberg, said: “Over the years, even as Endeavor has evolved, our selection process has remained the same. The ISP is really where you can see the power of Endeavor’s global network in action, and the candid conversations and caliber of the entrepreneurs this week in Istanbul is a testament to that.”
“We’re thrilled to welcome the 24 new Endeavor Entrepreneurs to our high-impact global community,” added Rottenberg.
Joining in the Endeavor entrepreneurs, Carbon’s founders will have access to comprehensive customized services which include introductions to local and international businesses and volunteers from Fortune 500 consulting firm. They will help the entrepreneurs to address their key needs.
On a press statement, Endeavor says about Carbon fintech solutions: “By analyzing a consumer’s digital footprint, Carbon is able to assess credit-worthiness and provide short term, unsecured loans to any Nigerian with a smartphone and a bank account within 5 minutes, via a mobile app.”
Carbon that previously named Paylater after acquiring Amplify and securing a $5 million debt financing, has taken some major strides in order to become a robust fintech startup and digital bank. In addition, the startup recently has also launched Carbon my business to help African startups in building and scaling their businesses.
Source: techawk.com.ng
