AfricaIgnite Pitch Competition 2024 powered by Africa Tech Festival, in partnership with the Startup World Cup and powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures, is a premier event designed to spotlight Africa’s most promising start-ups.
This competition is an incredible opportunity for innovators to showcase their ideas, gain significant visibility, and connect with potential investors and partners.Start-ups will compete on stage in front of hundreds of attendees, including other start-ups, investors, and tech leaders.
The winner of the Africa Ignite Pitch Competition will advance to the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in 2025 in San Francisco, where they will compete for a $1,000,000 investment prize alongside the best start-ups from around the globe.
Benefits of this event
Participating in the Africa Ignite Pitch Competition offers numerous exclusive benefits designed to propel your startup to new heights.
- Pitch to Influential Leaders. You get to deliver your pitch live in front of top industry leaders and investors, offering unmatched exposure and potential funding opportunities.
- Personalized Feedback & Mentorship. You will receive one-on-one feedback and mentoring from our expert panel of judges, tailored to help you refine your business strategy and pitch.
- Enhanced Networking. This event gives you the opportunity to participate in bespoke networking sessions designed to connect you with industry leaders, potential partners, and like-minded entrepreneurs.
- Chance to Win a Million-Dollar InvestmentThe winner of the Africa Ignite Pitch Competition will advance to the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco, with a chance to compete for a $1,000,000 investment prize.
Criteria for Startups
- Seed funding under £5 million (or local equivalent)
- 1 – 10 employees
- Under 3 years in business
- Africa based
Criteria for Scaleup
- Seed funding under £15 million (or local equivalent)
- 10+ employees
- 20% YOY revenue growth over 3 years
- Africa based
Date of Event: 14 NOVEMBER 2024
Venue: CTICC, CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
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