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TNKR empowers African hardware innovators with guidance, resources, and community to scale impactful products.

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Last round
Seed
Rounds
1
since 2024
Investors
1
on record
Employees
1-10

About TNKR

TNKR is an African startup pioneering support for hardware innovators across the continent. Originally launched as a content platform, the company quickly evolved through product sprints to identify a deeper need: practical guidance for makers building hardware solutions. TNKR provides resources, mentorship, and community-driven support to help entrepreneurs prototype, test, and scale their ideas. Selected by the Innovate Africa Fund as a flagship portfolio company, TNKR has already unlocked significant follow-on investment. Positioned at the intersection of hardware, education, and entrepreneurship, TNKR is shaping Africa’s maker ecosystem and empowering builders to transform bold ideas into impactful products.

TNKR funding1 round

The latest is a Seed announced 16 Dec 2025, led by Innovate Africa Fund.

Who has invested in TNKR

AnnouncedRoundLead · investorsAmount
16 Dec 2025TNKR SeedInnovate Africa FundNot disclosed

TNKR founders & team

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Frequently asked about TNKR

Where is TNKR based and when was it founded?
TNKR is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria and was founded in 2024.
Who founded TNKR?
TNKR was founded by Seun Akinbode (Co-Founder / CEO) and Ade Ademiluyi (Co-founder & CTO).
Who is the CEO of TNKR?
Seun Akinbode is TNKR's Co-Founder / CEO.
How much funding has TNKR raised?
TNKR has raised 1 funding round; the amounts were not disclosed. Its latest, a Seed, was announced on Dec 16, 2025.
Who has invested in TNKR?
Backers include Innovate Africa Fund.
What sector is TNKR in?
TNKR operates in Open Source Solutions, Open Data and Robotics.