Flutterwave CEO, tech founders bet $500,000 on Lagos Life maker as viral game drives $10m valuation

BusinessDay | 09-10-2026 11:27am |

Vatar, the Nigerian company behind the viral browser-based game Lagos Life, has raised $500,000 in pre-seed funding. The round attracted backing from Flutterwave's CEO and other tech founders, valuing the company at $10 million. The game's viral success has drawn attention to Nigeria's growing gaming and tech ecosystem.

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