VC4A is looking for leading African founders of innovative and disruptive startups and scaleups ready to showcase their businesses to the continent's most active investors.
Are you operating in Africa, generating revenue and looking to increase your Seed or Series A round? Here's your chance to accelerate your fundraising campaign!
The aim of the Venture Showcase is to put the spotlight on the best ventures that are emerging across the African continent and give you the visibility you deserve among VC4A's network of investors. Since its launch in 2017, VC4A Venture Showcase Africa alumni have raised over US$ 630 million, so check out our programmes, apply and increase your venture's exposure.
The Venture Showcase is sector-independent and celebrates entrepreneurs building deeply meaningful solutions in any sector. We focus on high-growth, high-impact ventures that are driving economic growth across the continent.
Eligibility criteria:
- The company is for profit and is registered as an independent legal entity;
- A product or service that is available on the market and generates revenue;
- A product or service is clearly creating "impact" (measurable);
- A product is designed for scale, with clear potential for regional/international expansion;
- A very strong management team of preferably 2-3 people;
- Based in and targeting one or more countries in Africa;
- At least one of the founders is of African nationality.
Although there are exceptions, the startup has most likely already received external investment, structured as debt, convertible notes, SAFEs, equity or mezzanine and/or received donations from donor organisations.
Benefits:
- To be recognised as a VC2023A Venture Showcase entrepreneur 4;
- Participation in the VC4A Venture Showcase, including 200+ early-stage investor organisations;
- Investor Readiness Training (IRT), mentoring and technical support through venture capital partners and companies;
- Access to VC4A technical partners, masterclasses and special offers;
- Professionally edited 3-minute virtual pitch;
- 30-minute deep dive session with investors in a private room;
- Joining the alumni network and gaining exclusive access to partner events and fundraising opportunities.
Registration closes on 17 May 2023
Get more details and sign up HERE.
