UNIVELCITY

What UNIVELCITY does

Univelcity (legal entity: Univelcity Limited) is a Lagos-based technology training bootcamp founded in 2016 by Joseph Agunbiade to address the tech talent shortage in Africa. The company delivers project-based, instructor-led courses in FullStack Web Development, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity (Ethical Hacking), Data Science with Python, UI/UX Design, Product Management, Frontend React, Backend Python Django, and Data Analytics, with durations ranging from 8 weeks to 6 months. Programs are delivered on a physical campus at 42 Montgomery Road, Yaba, Lagos, and via live online cohorts with weekday and weekend schedules; at least two new cohorts are launched each quarter.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market model combining a direct-to-consumer tuition model (one-time fees paid upfront, in installments via Advancly, or via scholarships and loans from Digital Africa, Edubanc, LSETF, and Skillup Africa) with a separate B2B corporate-training motion for organizations seeking to upskill teams. Supporting the core offering are two adjacent products: HireMe, a recruitment platform connecting vetted graduates to a network of 20+ hiring partners (Google, Flutterwave, Sterling Bank, CowryWise, among others), and Mentorled, a post-graduation work-experience accelerator. The company claims 3,000+ successful graduates, a 98% completion rate, and 90%+ placement within six months, though internal statistics show some variance across sources.

Revenue is generated primarily through individual course tuition (₦200,000–₦1,000,000 per course), supplemented by corporate training engagements and placement-related fees from the HireMe talent marketplace. The company is privately held, founder-owned, has no disclosed institutional funding, and operates with a small (1–10 employee) core team — implying a bootstrapped, capital-efficient operating model serving a price-sensitive Nigerian learner base alongside emerging corporate demand.

Name

UNIVELCITY

Legal name

Univelcity Limited

Website

https://univelcity.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tech Education and Coding Bootcamp

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Bootcamps & Accelerated Reskilling (Full-time/Part-time) (BPAEANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Skills & Tech Upskilling (Noncredit) (EDAAAEAE), Corporate Learning & Training Content Development (EDAGAKAC)

Keywords

• Coding bootcamps
• Tech training programs
• Software development courses
• Data science training
• Corporate tech upskilling

Headquarters

HQ city

Yaba

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Course Fees: Revenue from individual students paying tuition for tech courses including FullStack Web Development, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Product Design, and Product Management. Students pay upfront, in installments via partner Advancly, or through scholarships.
2. Corporate Training: B2B revenue from organizations seeking to upskill or reskill their workforce. Univelcity provides personalized tech curriculum and industry-standard training for corporate teams.
3. Student Placement Services: Revenue generated through hiring partners by connecting trained graduates with job opportunities, functioning as a talent marketplace.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

UNIVELCITY is a Lagos-based tech training bootcamp that delivers project-based, cohort-style courses in software development, data science, cybersecurity, product design, and product management to individual learners and corporate teams. Offerings are delivered both on-campus in Yaba and via live online weekend/evening sessions, with graduates funneled into a HireMe hiring-partner network for job placement.

Product overview

UNIVELCITY is a tech training bootcamp based in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2016, offering a portfolio of tech education programs. The company provides both on-campus and online training options across eight core courses: FullStack Web Development (6 months), Machine Learning (12 weeks), Cybersecurity/Ethical Hacking (3 months), Data Science with Python (3 months), Product Management (8 weeks), UI/UX Design (3 months), Frontend Web Development with React JS (3 months), Backend with Python Django (3 months), and Data Analytics Bootcamp (12 weeks). Supporting services include corporate training for organizations, a HireMe recruitment platform connecting graduates with employers, workshops/events, and financial aid services through partnerships with Digital Africa, Edubanc, Skillup Africa, and LSETF.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HireMe: A talent recruitment and job placement platform operated by Univelcity that connects graduates with hiring partners and prospective employers.
• Mentorled

Products and services

• FullStack Web Development A 6-month comprehensive bootcamp covering both frontend and backend web development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Python, Django, and database management; held four times per week for career-track individuals.
• Machine Learning A 12-week on-campus course providing foundational knowledge in machine learning concepts, algorithms, and practical implementation using Python, NumPy, Pandas, and PyTorch.
• Cybersecurity (Ethical Hacking) A 3-month training program mapped to the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification exam syllabus, covering ethical hacking techniques, network security, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing.
• Data Science with Python A 3-month full-time program teaching Python programming for data science, covering fundamentals, advanced programming, data structures, and libraries like Pandas and NumPy.
• Product Management An 8-week online course designed to help participants start a career in Product Management, covering product lifecycle, agile methodology, Jira, design thinking, and career development.
• UI/UX Design and Prototyping (Product Design) A 3-month course covering user interface and user experience design, including design thinking, wireframing, prototyping, and tools like Figma for creating digital products.
• Frontend Web Development with React JS A 3-month course teaching front-end web development skills including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and the React JS framework for building dynamic web applications.
• Backend with Python Django A 3-month full-time program teaching backend web development using Python and Django framework, covering database management, RESTful API development, authentication, and deployment.
• Data Analytics Bootcamp A 12-week immersive program covering Microsoft Excel, SQL, Python, and Power BI for data analysis, visualization, and business intelligence skills, offered on-campus and online.
• Python For Data Science (Online) An 8-week online weekend course covering Python programming for data science, including NumPy, Pandas, data visualization with Matplotlib and Seaborn, and an introduction to machine learning.
• Cybersecurity (Ethical Hacking) - Online A 10-week online bootcamp covering ethical hacking fundamentals, reconnaissance, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and preparation for the CEH certification.
• Corporate Training Customized tech training programs for corporate organizations, with tailored curriculum, industry professional instructors, and team-focused learning to upskill or reskill employees.
• Hire Tech Talents (HireMe) A recruitment platform connecting employers with UNIVELCITY graduates and alumni, providing access to vetted tech talent across Frontend, Backend, FullStack, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Product Design, and Product Management.
• Workshops and Events Periodic workshops and events for skill development, networking, and professional growth in the tech community.
• Financial Aid Services Financial assistance programs including Talent 4 Startups (Digital Africa financing), Edubanc student loans, and partnerships with Skillup Africa and LSETF for flexible payment options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% of students find high-paying jobs within first 6 months of graduating
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• MentorledminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentorled is a work experience accelerator founded by Univelcity to provide mentorship opportunities for graduates. Connects students with industry professionals for career guidance.
• Hiring PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of 20+ companies that hire Univelcity graduates. The HireMe platform connects vetted graduates with job opportunities at partner organizations including Google, Flutterwave, CowryWise, Sterling Bank, and others.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Decagon: Nigerian tech training provider focused on software engineering with employer-aligned curricula and job placement. Operates in the same Lagos market as Univelcity with overlapping course offerings and shared employer pool.
• Coursera: Global online learning platform hosting university and industry tech courses including Google, IBM, and Meta certificates. Competes for self-directed Nigerian learners seeking tech credentials at lower cost than Univelcity's in-person bootcamps.

Direct peers

• Andela: Originally an African coding academy, now a global engineering marketplace sourcing vetted African tech talent for international employers. Competes with Univelcity both for African tech learners and as a placement channel for the same employer base.
• AltSchool Africa: Pan-African tech bootcamp offering software engineering, product design, and data courses with online and in-person formats. Directly comparable to Univelcity in target audience (African career switchers and aspiring developers), pricing model, and curriculum scope.
• HyperionDev: South Africa-based coding bootcamp offering mentor-led, part-time and full-time programs in web development, data science, and software engineering. Closely comparable in delivery model, bootcamp structure, and target learner profile, though operating primarily in Southern Africa.
• The Bulb Africa: African tech training and talent platform offering courses in software engineering, product, and design with employer matching. Overlaps directly with Univelcity's curriculum breadth and HireMe-style placement offering across the African market.

Broad incumbents

• New Horizons: Global IT training company with Nigerian franchise presence delivering vendor-authorized certification courses (Microsoft, Cisco, AWS). Overlaps with Univelcity's corporate training arm and certification-aligned cybersecurity content, though focused on established enterprise certifications rather than project-based bootcamps.
• NIIT: Established global IT training and education provider with Nigerian operations. Provides corporate IT training and certification programs overlapping with Univelcity's B2B corporate training value proposition, though with a more traditional classroom and certification focus.
• Aptech: Global IT and computer education franchise with a long-standing presence in Nigeria through authorized centers. Offers broader vocational IT certifications rather than bootcamp-style training, but competes for the same Nigerian learner considering tech education.

Regional players

• Moringa School: East African tech bootcamp headquartered in Nairobi offering full-stack, data, and product courses with strong placement focus. Comparable curriculum and bootcamp-to-employment model, though primarily serving Kenya and not directly competing in Lagos.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/univelcity
• Facebookfacebook.com/univelcity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/univelcity

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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