Deadline: February 28, 2023
We back early-stage ventures across Africa, founded by Africa’s boldest innovators and the business leaders of the future.We have been working with entrepreneurs across Africa since 2016, and in 2019 we launched our world-class accelerator designed to give founders the funding and platform they need to take their companies global.
We offer startups $50,000 USD in funding and two years of tailored support, which includes a dedicated venture partner, in exchange for 10% equity. Our ventures team work with our portfolio to accelerate growth, build capacity and unlock the next stages of funding to help companies scale.
Eligibility
We work with early-stage tech start-ups across Africa. What does that mean? If your solution creates or relies on technology to solve a problem, has an MVP and a bit of traction you are welcome to apply.
We don’t expect you to be turning a profit at this stage, but revenue is expected as people paying for your product tells us that you are solving a real market problem.
Benefit
$50,000 USD FUNDING
- We provide founders with the early-stage capital they need to kick-start their company’s growth.
BESPOKE ACCELERATION
- We have built an intensive, unique programme to ensure that our graduate start-ups from every cohort go on to be successful.
A GLOBAL NETWORK
- We bring a powerful global network of experts, mentors, corporate partners and investors to help grow your business.
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