Flutterwave CEO Agboola makes Endeavor Outliers list for sixth straight year

Olugbenga Agboola, chief executive officer of Flutterwave, has been named to the 2026 Outliers class of Endeavor for the sixth consecutive year.

The recognition highlights founders building high-impact, globally competitive companies from emerging markets, even amid uncertain economic conditions.

Agboola first joined Endeavor in 2019 and has since expanded his role within the network, serving as a mentor, investor, and board member supporting other high-growth entrepreneurs, particularly in fintech.

Driving Flutterwave’s global expansion

Under his leadership, Flutterwave has scaled rapidly, processing over $40 billion in transactions across more than one billion payments. The company also recorded nearly $1 billion in transaction value in the first half of 2025 alone.

The fintech firm has expanded its global reach by opening new payment corridors, including trade routes linking Africa and Asia. It has also strengthened its infrastructure through partnerships with blockchain firms like Polygon and Turnkey to improve cross-border payments.

In 2026, Flutterwave deepened its financial services push by acquiring Mono, an open banking platform, and securing a microfinance banking licence to broaden its offerings across Africa.

Recognition and ecosystem impact

Flutterwave’s growth has earned global recognition, including a spot on TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies list in 2025 and awards for cross-border payments innovation.

Beyond Flutterwave, Agboola is active in the startup ecosystem through Resilience17, his venture studio, which backs over 70 startups globally, including fintech players like Vesti, Klasha, LemFi, and Bamboo.

He has also expanded into emerging technologies with the launch of Go Time AI, an accelerator supporting artificial intelligence startups in the Global South.

Endeavor said the 2026 Outliers class features founders from more than 50 underserved markets, many of whom are shaping their local ecosystems while building globally competitive businesses.

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