Turning Graduates into Job Creators
GradPrenuer is the UK’s first AI-powered entrepreneurship platform designed specifically for recent African graduates and diaspora living in the UK. We help talented graduates pivot from limited job opportunities into entrepreneurship through an integrated ecosystem combining AI-driven business ideation, planning, mentorship, and funding navigation.
How We Stand Out
While several organizations provide support to Black and African founders, GradPrenuer fills a unique gap:
| Competitor | What They Offer | Limitation | Why GradPrenuer is Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Founders Programme (Google for Startups) | Mentorship, funding for Black entrepreneurs | Focused on founders already in business | We support graduates in transition, from zero experience to startup-ready |
| Ada Ventures | VC fund for diverse founders | Funding only | We combine AI ideation + mentorship + funding guidance |
| Black Funding Network (BFN) | Angel investors for Black founders | Pitch-ready founders only | AI prepares graduates from ideation to investor-ready pitches |
| Lendoe | Loans for Black-owned businesses | Loan financing only | Full ecosystem: ideation, planning, mentorship, funding |
| Black Seed | VC fund for Black founders | Small selective cohorts | Scalable, inclusive, tech-driven support |
| British Business Bank – Start Up Loans | Loans (£500–£25,000) | No mentorship or AI support | AI-powered business planning and mentoring for graduates |
| BEO F100 Growth Fund | Growth funding | Only for scale-ups | Targets early-stage graduates with scalable entry-level support |
Our Ask
We are seeking £350,000 in seed funding to build, pilot, and scale the platform across the UK.
Seed Funding
- Build the platform
- Pilot the platform
- Scale the platform
About the Founder
Matthew Ademola Makinde
Business Development Manager
Strategic and performance-driven with over 6 years of experience accelerating revenue growth, establishing high-impact partnerships, and driving market expansion across the IT, SaaS, and Manufacturing sectors.
Adept at leveraging CRM, digital tools, and market intelligence to optimize prospecting, streamline business operations, and accelerate deal cycles.
Passionate about transforming challenges into growth opportunities, fostering innovation, and shaping strategies that not only meet immediate revenue targets but also build long-term competitive advantage.
What our users say
From intuitive design to powerful features, our app has become an essential tool for users around the world.
