Endeavor Announces 2026 Outliers Class Highlighting Global Scaleups Building Through Volatility

Endeavor has announced its 2026 Outliers Class, a selection of the highest-performing companies from its global network of more than 3,000 entrepreneurs across 50+ markets.

The Outliers represent the top 10% of Endeavor Entrepreneurs—companies that have demonstrated sustained growth, cross-border expansion, and resilience in volatile markets.

This year’s cohort highlights a major shift in global entrepreneurship: founders are no longer waiting for stable conditions—they are building global companies through uncertainty.

Africa’s Role in the 2026 Cohort

Africa is represented by 11 companies across Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya.

Nigeria accounts for 45.5% of African Outliers, underscoring its continued role as a leading hub for high-growth scaleups on the continent.

Nigerian Outliers in the 2026 Class

Five companies in the Endeavor Nigeria portfolio were selected:
Flutterwave, LemFi, Moniepoint, Moove, and Paga.

Four of these companies are returning Outliers, highlighting sustained performance, while Moove joins the cohort for the first time.

Collectively, Nigerian Outliers operate across 46+ countries spanning six continents, with full cross-border and intercontinental expansion.

Global Context – 2026’s Outliers at a Glance