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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.

Mirova, an affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers, has announced financial support for KOKO, a company offering clean cooking solutions in Africa.

The investment is set to fuel Rensource’s expansion plans and strengthen its position as a key player in the country’s solar energy market.

Norway’s development finance institution, Norfund, has pledged up to US$6 million to support the farmer-led acquisition of Langeberg Foods, a major South African canned fruit producer.