Build boldly. Operate clearly. Scale globally.
Itana is the digital infrastructure for businesses entering and growing across African markets—reliably, efficiently, and with long-term regulatory clarity.
From startup struggle to sovereign solution
Itana began with a simple frustration: Why is it easier to set up a startup in Delaware than in Lagos?
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, co-founder of Andela and Flutterwave, had helped build two billion-dollar companies from Nigeria, yet still struggled to navigate outdated regulations and unfriendly systems.
Alongside Luqman Edu, an urban development expert and operator, they teamed up to ask a bigger question: What if we could design a zone from scratch, one made for the digital economy?
Itana was born: a Digital Special Economic Zone purpose-built for modern businesses: tech-native, remote-ready, and globally ambitious!
Everything you need to build across Africa, without the friction
Company registration in days
Not months
Multi-currency accounts
(USD, EUR, NGN, GBP, ZAR)
Tax and legal clarity
Through our NEPZA license
Remote-friendly setup
No physical office required
Access to pre-vetted
service providers
Banking, payroll, legal, and more
Optional Lagos HQ
Our live-work-build campus launches soon
“Think of Itana as a fusion of Delaware’s simplicity, Estonia’s digital governance, and Dubai’s pro-business infrastructure, tailored for Africa.”
Led by builders. Backed by believers
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji
Founding Partner, Co-founder of Andela & Flutterwave
Luqman Edu
Chairman and Co-founder, Urban operator and former MD of FilmoRealty
Mayowa Olugbile
CEO, Former Exec, Future Africa & Flutterwave
Nkechi Oguchi
Chief Community and Marketing Officer (Former CEO, Ventures Platform)
Partners and Investors
Ready to build?
Whether you're an African startup scaling globally or a global company entering Africa, we give you the clarity, credibility, and community to grow with confidence.