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ThisDay Live June 25, 2023

"Nigerian fintech startup BettaLyfe unveiled — targets 70 million SMEs and self-employed"

Afolabi Kilaso addresses the twin gaps in healthcare affordability and financial services access in Nigeria's informal sector, launching BettaLyfe to serve those excluded from formal financial systems.

Launch Media
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BFA Global / TECA 2024 — Ongoing

BettaLyfe selected as TECA Launchpad Company — BFA Global's climate venture accelerator

Selected as a TECA Launchpad Company to build financial and climate-resilience solutions for Nigeria's informal economy. TECA is supported by FSD Africa and Swiss Re Foundation, launching 100 climate ventures across Africa by 2026.

Climate Launchpad BFA Global
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Cenfortech Awards May 2024

Founder Kilaso Afolabi named one of Nigeria's Top 10 Tech Innovators 2024

Cenfortech's inaugural Tech Innovation Awards recognise outstanding contributions to Africa's technology sector and social impact. Selected through rigorous criteria including impact, adoption, innovation, and sustainability.

Award · 2024
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LHoFT — Luxembourg House of Financial Technology 2024 · Catapult: Inclusion Africa

BettaLyfe selected for LHoFT's Catapult: Inclusion Africa — one of Europe's top fintech acceleration programmes

LHoFT featured CEO Afolabi Kilaso in an interview highlighting BettaLyfe's mission to deliver affordable health insurance, Personal Pension Plans, and loans to Nigeria's informal economy. BettaLyfe is also recognised as an 8th Edition Catapult alumni startup.

Accelerator LHoFT · Luxembourg
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BimaLab — Africa Insurtech Accelerator 2025 Cohort

BettaLyfe joins BimaLab 2025 — Africa's leading inclusive insurance innovation accelerator

Selected for the BimaLab 2025 cohort alongside African ventures developing innovative insurance and resilience solutions. BimaLab, backed by FSD Africa, supports insurtechs driving health coverage and financial protection for underserved communities.

Insurtech 2025 Cohort
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