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The Nero Project
Loyalty · Culture · Commerce · Community

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
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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.

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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
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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
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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.

You can also reach us directly at hello@theneroproject.com

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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

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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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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 2026  |  Effective Date: May 1, 2026

1. Who We Are

The Nero Project ("we", "us", "our") is a cultural commerce and loyalty program connecting entrepreneurs across Africa, the Caribbean, and North America. Our registered operations are based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with regional hubs in Lagos, Nigeria and Kingston, Jamaica.

This Privacy Policy applies to all services provided through theneroproject.com, including membership registration, the Nero Points Marketplace, event registration, micro-finance fund participation, and payment gateway transactions.

We are committed to protecting your personal data in compliance with:

  • PIPEDA — Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act
  • GDPR — General Data Protection Regulation (for EU/UK members)
  • NDPR — Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (for African members)
  • CCPA/CPRA — California Consumer Privacy Act (for US members)
  • DPA 2018 — UK Data Protection Act

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

  • Full name, email address, phone number, country of residence
  • Business name, industry, and professional background
  • Membership tier selection and application responses
  • Payment and billing information (processed by Stripe or Paystack — we do not store card numbers)
  • WhatsApp contact details if you initiate a chat through our platform
  • Micro-finance fund participation details and investment preferences
  • Communications with the Nero team (email, chat, forms)

Information collected automatically:

  • IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
  • Pages visited, time spent, click patterns, referral source
  • Points earned and redeemed (Nero loyalty activity)
  • Event attendance and registration data

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Membership management — Processing applications, managing your account, tracking Nero Points
  • Communications — Newsletters, event invitations, program updates (opt-out available)
  • Marketplace & Redemptions — Fulfilling redeemed rewards and coordinating introductions
  • Events — Registration, attendance tracking, and post-event follow-up
  • Micro-Finance Fund — KYC/AML compliance for investor participants; loan portfolio administration
  • Payment Processing — Transaction processing, fraud prevention, receipts
  • Analytics & Improvement — Understanding how the platform is used to improve services
  • Legal Obligations — Regulatory compliance, fraud prevention, dispute resolution

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. Sponsors are given only aggregated, anonymised program metrics.

4. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. You can manage your preferences via the banner shown on your first visit, or by contacting us.

Declining non-essential cookies will not prevent you from using the platform, but some features may be limited.

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We share data only with trusted partners necessary to deliver our services:

  • Stripe / Paystack — Payment processing. Governed by their own privacy policies. We receive only tokenised payment confirmations.
  • WhatsApp Business (Meta) — If you initiate a chat. Governed by Meta's Privacy Policy.
  • Email Service Provider — For newsletters and transactional emails. Data processed in accordance with their DPA.
  • Legal & Compliance Advisors — For KYC/AML checks on micro-finance fund participants only.
  • Event Venues & Co-organizers — Attendee name and contact information shared only for registered events, with your consent.

All third-party partners are subject to data processing agreements aligned with applicable privacy law.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the right to:

  • Access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction — Request we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion — Request we delete your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Portability — Receive your data in a machine-readable format
  • Object — Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
  • Restriction — Request we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances
  • Withdraw Consent — For any processing based on consent, at any time

To exercise any right, contact us at privacy@theneroproject.com. We will respond within 30 days. Micro-finance fund participants are subject to a 7-year retention obligation for regulatory compliance — deletion requests for this data may be partially limited.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

  • TLS/SSL encryption for all data in transit
  • AES-256 encryption for sensitive data at rest
  • Role-based access controls — only authorized staff access member data
  • Regular security audits of our platform and third-party integrations
  • Two-factor authentication for administrative access

In the event of a data breach affecting your rights, we will notify you and the relevant regulatory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware, as required by GDPR and PIPEDA.

8. International Data Transfers

The Nero Project operates across three regions. Your data may be processed in Canada, Nigeria, Jamaica, the United Kingdom, or the United States. We ensure all international transfers comply with applicable adequacy decisions, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), or equivalent safeguards.

9. Children's Privacy

The Nero Project is designed for entrepreneurs and professionals aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us immediately for deletion.

10. Financial Data & Micro-Finance

Participants in the Nero Micro-Finance Fund are subject to enhanced due diligence in compliance with applicable Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations in Canada, the UK, and any other jurisdiction where fund activities occur. Financial data is retained for a minimum of 7 years as required by law. Investment information is never shared with other members without explicit consent.

Payment card details are processed exclusively by our PCI-DSS compliant payment processors (Stripe, Paystack). The Nero Project never stores, transmits, or has access to full card numbers, CVV codes, or PINs.

11. Contact & Complaints

Privacy Officer: The Nero Project
Email: privacy@theneroproject.com
Address: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

If you are unsatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with:

  • Canada: Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada — priv.gc.ca
  • UK/EU: Your local Data Protection Authority
  • Nigeria: National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA)
  • USA (California): California Privacy Protection Agency

This policy was last reviewed in May 2026. We reserve the right to update this policy. Material changes will be communicated by email to active members.