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Build Together. Grow Across Continents.

The Nero Project is a cultural commerce loyalty program connecting entrepreneurs across Africa, the Caribbean, and North America — linking funders, visionaries, and community builders around shared opportunity, not just capital.

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Regions
54+
Nations Represented
4
Membership Tiers
6
Cultural Pillars
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Business Group Meetings

Curated gatherings that connect funders, banks, and VCs to projects that local institutions won't back — presented as social experiences centered on culture.

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Technology & Innovation Stage

Spotlighting leaders who build services, products, and logistics infrastructure that make trade faster, safer, and more profitable for emerging market economies.

Nero Points & Marketplace

Earn points through every interaction — events, referrals, meetings, transactions — then redeem them for introductions, access, and opportunities that money can't simply buy.

What We Build Around

Culture is the foundation

Not just money — identity, legacy, and community are the real currency of the Nero ecosystem.

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Food & Trade

Supporting food entrepreneurs, agribusiness innovators, and culinary cultural exports with logistics and market access support.

+150 pts per event
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Music & Arts

Bridging creative economies from Afrobeats to reggae with funding, distribution infrastructure, and cross-border licensing pathways.

+120 pts per event
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History & Identity

Anchoring commerce in cultural truth. Preserving stories and funding institutions that keep heritage economically productive.

+100 pts per event
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Security & Safety

Investing in technologies that protect communities — from cybersecurity to safe corridors for trade and travel across regions.

+180 pts per event
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Family & Legacy

Generational wealth strategies, estate planning, and succession tools designed for entrepreneurs building beyond one lifetime.

+200 pts per event
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Technology & Logistics

Presenting leaders building services, products, and supply chains that make local economies globally competitive.

+250 pts per event
Our Regions

Three continents,
one community

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54 Nations
Africa
West · East · Southern · North
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Island Nations
Caribbean
Jamaica · Trinidad · Barbados · OECS
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Diaspora Network
North America
Canada · USA · Major Cities
Program Sponsors — Brands Building an Equitable World
Join the Movement

Ready to build the future of Black commerce?

Apply for your Nero card. Connect with funders, visionaries, and community builders across three continents.

Our Story

The Nero Project

A loyalty and commerce platform built for the world's most resilient entrepreneurs — those who carry cultural wisdom and economic ambition in equal measure. We build around culture because culture is the engine, not the accessory.

"Commerce without culture is just transaction. We build ecosystems where identity, legacy, and opportunity grow together."
The Mission

Building equitable pathways

The Nero Project bridges the gap between visionary entrepreneurs and the capital, networks, and infrastructure they need — across Africa, the Caribbean, and North America. We work with banks, VCs, diaspora investors, and brand sponsors to open doors that conventional finance keeps closed.

Every meeting is a cultural event. Every transaction builds legacy. Every connection is a step toward collective sovereignty.

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Culture First

Every program, event, and opportunity is rooted in the cultures of our three regions. Commerce follows culture — not the other way around.

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Collective Sovereignty

We build structures that give our communities ownership — of their businesses, their data, their networks, and their narrative.

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Radical Inclusion

Bronze to Obsidian — every tier matters. We create on-ramps for emerging entrepreneurs and inner circles for established leaders alike.

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Generational Legacy

We measure success in decades, not quarters. The tools, connections, and capital we facilitate are designed to outlast any single entrepreneur.

Leadership

Built by builders

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Emeka Osei
Founder & CEO
🇬🇭 Ghana / Canada
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Marcia Abernathy
Head of Partnerships
🇯🇲 Jamaica / USA
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Taiwo Ibikunle
Director, Technology
🇳🇬 Nigeria / UK
Nero Marketplace

Redeem Your Points

Exchange your Nero points for real access — introductions, events, services, and opportunities that money alone cannot unlock.

4,820
Available Nero Points
◆ Gold Member
Membership

Choose Your Tier

Every tier unlocks a different level of the Nero network. Start where you are. Grow into where you're going.

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Bronze
Entry · 0 pts
  • Open meeting access
  • Nero points on attendance
  • Regional member directory
  • Monthly newsletter
  • Multi-region directory
  • Funder introductions
  • Project showcase slot
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Silver
From 2,500 pts
  • All Bronze benefits
  • Multi-region directory
  • Priority event registration
  • Mentor matching program
  • Private funder meetings
  • Project showcase slot
  • Obsidian Roundtable
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Obsidian
From 6,000 pts
  • All Gold benefits
  • Obsidian Roundtable
  • Direct VC introductions
  • Summit priority seating
  • Co-brand opportunity
  • Legacy builder status
  • Speaking invitations
Apply

Start your application

All applications are reviewed within 5 business days. Your membership begins immediately upon approval.

Application Received

Thank you for applying to The Nero Project. Our team will review your application and be in touch within 5 business days. Welcome to the movement.

Events

Where the community meets

Every Nero event is a cultural experience first, a business opportunity second. Earn points, make connections, and be part of something larger.

Upcoming Events

04
Jun
Lagos Funder Showcase
Lagos, Nigeria · In-Person · Gold+ Members
Business Group Meeting — Tech & Logistics Pillar
14
Jun
Afrobeats Commerce Dinner
Toronto, Canada · In-Person · All Tiers
Music & Arts Pillar — Cultural Networking Evening
19
Jun
Nero Annual Summit 2026
Toronto, Canada · Hybrid · All Members
Flagship Annual Gathering — All 6 Pillars
03
Jul
Accra Business Group Meeting
Accra, Ghana · In-Person · Silver+ Members
Food & Trade Pillar — Agribusiness Focus
18
Jul
Heritage & Commerce Gala
Bridgetown, Barbados · In-Person · Gold+ Members
History & Family Pillars — Black-Tie Evening
28
Aug
Obsidian Roundtable — Q3
Virtual · Obsidian Members Only
Quarterly Strategic Session with Top Funders
Get In Touch

Let's build together

Whether you're a brand looking to sponsor, an investor interested in the ecosystem, a media partner, or an entrepreneur ready to apply — we want to hear from you.

General Enquiries
hello@theNeroproject.com
We respond within 2 business days.
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Partnerships & Sponsors
partners@theNeroproject.com
For brand sponsors, VC partners, and institutional collaborations.
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Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Regional offices: Lagos · Kingston · Accra
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