By Bridge, a new escrow payment platform designed to make social media e-commerce safer, has been selected to participate in Wema Bank’s prestigious Startup Accelerator Program. The selection marks a big step forward for Bridge as it works to reshape how online payments happen in Nigeria’s fast-growing digital market.
By joining the accelerator, Bridge will gain access to expert mentorship, funding opportunities, and key resources needed to improve and expand its secure payment platform. This support will help the company address major e-commerce challenges, like fraud prevention, payment delays, and building trust between buyers and sellers.
Bridge’s selection came after a highly competitive application process. The accelerator will offer workshops, networking sessions, and direct exposure to industry leaders, all aimed at helping the startup scale its solutions.
The company sees this opportunity as a game-changer, allowing it to fine-tune its platform and deliver safer, faster transactions for social media buyers and sellers across Nigeria.
With online shopping growing rapidly, particularly through Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook, secure transactions have become a top priority. Bridge aims to fill that gap by offering a reliable middleman service that protects both parties during transactions.
Bridge has pledged to use this partnership to drive innovation, improve user confidence in online shopping, and ultimately help Nigeria’s digital economy grow faster and stronger.
