The finalists will battle it out to represent Africa at the Startup World Cup in San Francisco in December, where they will have the chance to win a US$1 million grand prize.
The finalists are:
The AfricaIgnite Pitch Competition Final will take place at the Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town on November 16, 2023.
The winning venture will be selected to represent Africa at the Startup World Cup in December.
The AfricaIgnite Pitch Competition is a unique opportunity for African startups to showcase their innovative solutions to a global audience and compete for funding and mentorship.
The competition is also a platform to promote the African tech ecosystem and encourage investment in African startups.
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), a leading philanthropic organization dedicated to empowering young entrepreneurs in Africa, has entered into a $6 million strategic partnership with the UAE Office of Development Affairs and the Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation.
The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has pledged a $75 million investment in Helios Fund V, a private equity fund managed by Helios Investment Partners.
iProcure is a leading agri-tech startup that is making a significant impact on the agricultural sector in Africa.
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