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Risé.ng

Connecting verified blue-collar artisans and service providers with customers in Nigeria.
ActiveEdtechTutoring MarketplaceLagos, Lagos, NigeriaFounded 2019

What it does

Founded by Olawunmi Akalusi (Oyedeji), Risé.ng is an online blue-collar marketplace platform connecting verified artisans, tradesmen, and service vendors with household and business customers. The platform features user ratings, verified background checks, and insured jobs.

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Known for

  • Blue-collar artisan booking platform
  • Project Empower youth artisan initiative

Model & industry

B2CMarketplaceServicesGig Economy

Funding history

$150K
Total raised
1
Rounds
Pre-seed
Latest stage
2022
Latest year
DateStageAmountLead investor
2022-04Pre-seed$150KUndisclosed

Products & subsidiaries

Risé.ng App · Artisan Booking Platform

Initiatives & programs

  • Project Empower: Capacity building certification initiative training local artisans.

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