FATE Foundation is Nigeria’s business development organisation that is committed to enabling aspiring and emerging Nigerian entrepreneurs to start, grow and scale their businesses. The foundation was founded in 2000 by Fola Adeola (Founder & Pioneer of GTBank) with the support of other leading private sector leaders, to harness the high potential entrepreneurship culture of Nigerians to spur job creation, economic development and social impact. For over 24 years, FATE Foundation has provided entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to succeed in their entrepreneurial journey, through various initiatives including:
- Entrepreneurship training and education
- Business incubation and acceleration
- Mentorship and coaching
- Access to finance and markets
- Research and policy advocacy
- Scholarships
Ultimately, contributing to the growth and development of Nigeria’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Fola Adeola remains the foundation’s chairman and very active in leading the Board of Directors to deliver on the organisation’s founding mission and mandate.
