Skillup Africa
OperatingWorkforce readiness initiative giving underserved youth and women job and vocational skills through blended offline and online learning.
- EdTech
- Oyo, Nigeria
- Grant
- Founded 2023
- skillupafrica.org ↗
- Total raised
- $100K
- disclosed
- Last round
- $100K
- Grant
- Rounds
- 1
- since 2023
- Investors
- 2
- on record
- Employees
- 2-10
About Skillup Africa
Skillup Africa is a workforce readiness and digital learning initiative that equips underserved youth and women with employability and vocational skills. It combines technology-enabled learning with community-based delivery and support for moving into employment, with tracks such as product management, data analytics and cybersecurity. It was founded in 2023 by Temitayo Diadem Adegoke and Tosin Adegoke.
Skillup Africa funding1 round
Skillup Africa has raised $100K across 1 disclosed round. The latest is a $100K Grant announced 04 Aug 2026.
Who has invested in Skillup Africa
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug 2026 | Skillup Africa Grant | CcHUB +1 | $100K |
Skillup Africa founders & team
- Temitayo AdegokeFounder & CEO
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Frequently asked about Skillup Africa
- Where is Skillup Africa based and when was it founded?
- Skillup Africa is headquartered in Oyo, Nigeria and was founded in 2023.
- Who founded Skillup Africa?
- Skillup Africa was founded by Temitayo Adegoke (Founder & CEO).
- Who is the CEO of Skillup Africa?
- Temitayo Adegoke is Skillup Africa's Founder & CEO.
- How much funding has Skillup Africa raised?
- Skillup Africa has raised $100K across 1 disclosed round. Its latest, a $100K Grant, was announced on Aug 04, 2026.
- Who has invested in Skillup Africa?
- Backers include CcHUB and Mastercard Foundation.
- What sector is Skillup Africa in?
- Skillup Africa operates in EdTech, Employment and Tech skill Education.
