Accelerator and investment pipeline across 13 African countries
An accelerator run by early-stage VC firm Renew Capital that gives selected startups advanced technical training and considers them for investment.
Use when
You are a tech-enabled startup in Renew's footprint and the current series theme matches what you are building.
Skip when
The open series is themed away from your sector, or you want grant funding rather than a VC pipeline.
Status (8 Sep 2026): the inaugural EmFi (embedded finance) series selected 15 startups from more than 500 applicants in July 2026, drawn from Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Togo, Uganda and Zambia. Renew Capital operates across 13 countries from Ghana to Zambia. Future series are expected but themes are announced per cohort.
Alternatives
Equity-free acceleration plus up to $500,000 follow-on in Morocco
Kigali's venture studio and early-stage investor
Mini-MBA and seed prizes for Cameroonian women entrepreneurs
