Seven Businesses Win Asset Support in the 2025 Altfinance-powered Seedinvest Acceleration Programme

Biodun and Ibikunle Foundation (BIF) has announced seven outstanding winners of the 2025 SEEDINVEST Acceleration Programme — ATAS Nutraboom Nutrition, Pemnia Wellness, Zss Foods , Joeyemmy Foods, FifthRougue, Uban Bag Factory (Uban Leathered), and Diamond Dee Cakes.

This year’s edition, powered by ALTFINANCE, an organisation leveraging technology to unlock financial freedom for SMEs, marks an exciting evolution of the SEEDINVEST Programme. The partnership aims to strengthen the programme’s capacity to drive sustainable business growth and financial inclusion among small and medium-sized enterprises in Nigeria.

Now in its sixth year, the SEEDINVEST Acceleration Programme continues to provide crucial capacity building, mentorship, and asset support to entrepreneurs across sectors. The programme has become a cornerstone of BIF’s mission to empower nano, small, and medium enterprises (SMEs) with the resources and knowledge they need to scale sustainably and create jobs.

Speaking at the 2025 SEEDINVEST Top 7 Finalists’ Breakfast Meeting held in Lagos, Oriyomi Anthony, President of the Biodun and Ibikunle Foundation, commended the winners for their innovation and resilience

“Every year, SEEDINVEST reaffirms what we have always believed — that Nigerian entrepreneurs are resourceful, creative, and unstoppable when given the right support. The 2025 winners have demonstrated exceptional potential and impact in their respective sectors. We are proud to walk alongside them as they take the next step in their entrepreneurial journey. With ALTFINANCE joining forces with us this year, we are building an even stronger bridge to financial empowerment for SMEs across Nigeria.”

Also speaking on the partnership, ‘Biodun Adegoke, Founder ALTFINANCE stated: “At ALTFINANCE, our mission is to unlock financial freedom for SMEs by leveraging technology and smart financing solutions. Partnering with the Biodun and Ibikunle Foundation for the SEEDINVEST Programme aligns perfectly with our goal to empower entrepreneurs with both capital and capability. We believe these businesses will not only thrive but also inspire others to reimagine what’s possible in the Nigerian enterprise space.”

This year’s winners reflect a diverse mix of industries—from nutrition and wellness to fashion, food processing, and bag manufacturing—underscoring SEEDINVEST’s focus on fostering inclusive and multi-sectoral innovation. Through expert-led training, asset support, and mentorship, BIF and ALTFINANCE aim to help these businesses achieve long-term sustainability and measurable impact.