TNKR
OperatingTNKR empowers African hardware innovators with guidance, resources, and community to scale impactful products.
- Open Source Solutions
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Seed
- Founded 2024
- tnkr.ai ↗
- 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
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2025 | TNKR Seed | Innovate Africa Fund | Not disclosed |
TNKR founders & team
- Seun AkinbodeCo-Founder / CEO
- Ade AdemiluyiCo-founder & CTO
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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.