In a bold move to transform Nigeria’s SME landscape, Grow, a fast-rising digital supply chain finance platform, showcased its innovative Grow App at the inaugural Grow Industry Connect event. Themed “Scaling Businesses: Access to Capital and Procurement Opportunities,” the gathering featured a robust panel session with customers, distributors, and procurement managers.
The event brought together stakeholders from across the retail, distribution, construction, agriculture, supply, and procurement landscape to discuss challenges, share insights, and explore new technology-powered solutions enabled by the Grow App. Grow was spotlighted as a digital ecosystem designed to deliver seamless liquidity access, improve inventory cycles, and enable real-time business scaling.
Ogochukwu Anerobi, the Group CEO, noted that the Grow App was created to digitally transform how businesses access liquidity, addressing persistent cash flow issues. “Access to funding remains a significant obstacle to business growth. With over 50% of businesses failing due to cash flow issues, Grow is here to change that narrative.”
Anerobi emphasized that Grow democratizes access to capital, particularly for mid-sized traders often excluded by conventional lenders. “Grow isn’t just a digital platform; it’s an enabler of inclusive growth and financial access for underserved market players.”
The panel session featured real-time users of the Grow App, including Richard Agboola (Bridge Field Energy) and Francis Ogodo (Framog International Limited). They discussed how automation, transparency, and smart liquidity routing via Grow’s digital platform are creating a new standard for trade in Nigeria.
Richard Agboola noted that Grow has significantly streamlined his operations, improving business stability. “Grow was built for businesses operating in high-volume trade who can’t afford to wait 30 to 90 days for payment clearance.”
Denike Akanbi, Chief Operating Officer, emphasized that “Grow is not just an app; it’s a transformative digital player enabling Nigerian businesses to unlock cash flow. We’re building the infrastructure for a future where no business is left behind due to cash flow constraints.”
The Grow app continues to gain traction among SMEs and emerging businesses, proving to be a scalable, intelligent platform driving liquidity, transparency, and speed across Nigeria’s supply chain economy.
As Grow continues to innovate and push boundaries, it’s clear that the company’s mission to empower businesses and drive economic growth is just beginning. By leveraging technology to unlock business potential, Grow is poised to revolutionize the Nigerian trade landscape, one business at a time.
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L-R Francis Ogodo (Framog International Limited), Richard Agboola (Bridge Field Energy), and Ayo Thomas (Grow) at the Grow Industry Connect held recently in Lagos.
