About JAID
Bringing Japanese funding closer to African Startups.
The Japan-Africa Investment Drive is a cohort-based investment accelerator that aims to “clinically” match high-potential African startups with suitable Japanese VCs and provide close support to both the startup and the investor throughout the engagement to maximize the prospect of investment.
Apply to join our 1st Cohort, starting in January 2023.
- December 19th 2022, Applications close and 8 startups are selected.
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Investment accelerator, Defining investment fit, Pitch refinement,Intro to Japanese venture space
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January 31st 2023, Demo day, Investor intros, Follow-up engagements
Bridging the startup Investment gap
- 08 – African Startups to be selected and supported for fundraising
- 15 – up to 15 active Japanese investors expected to participate
- 02 – Months of intense engagements between Investors and startups
Why your Startup should join !
1. Potential direct Investment
2. Warm intros
Selected startups will be introduced to a curated list of more than 15 Japanese VCs. Close support will also be provided during the engagement with investors, from scheduling meetings to translating pitch decks and proving translators during meetings with the investor.
3. Fundraising support