PremiaBN
“Can a curated, referral-only network of African professionals monetize community and physical space rather than transactions?”
Founded2021
HQLagos, Nigeria
FoundersBola Lawal
IndustryCommunity / Membership Network
The story
PremiaBN is a referral-only private business membership network founded in 2021 by Bola Lawal, focused on connecting African entrepreneurs, investors and professionals across 25 countries. It is not a fintech: its embedded finance footprint is limited to accepting payments (likely membership dues and event fees) via Paystack. Its 2024 extension into a physical Lagos social club (Premia Club) signals a move toward a Soho House-style hybrid community model rather than any financial-services expansion.
Last 12 months
Product timeline
2021
PremiaBN founded in Lagos as a referral-based private membership network for African entrepreneurs and diaspora professionals.· launch
2024
Announced Premia Club — physical members-only social club in Lagos extending the online network.· launch
The stack
1 layer disclosed in PremiaBN’s embedded-finance stack
Payments / PSP
Accounting gap: none