$100,000 into early-stage African startups
A pan-African accelerator investing cash into early-stage founders and running a 12-week programme focused on product-market fit and traction, with long-term support afterwards.
Use when
You are an early-stage African founder who wants a six-figure cheque and hands-on acceleration, and you are comfortable giving up equity.
Skip when
You have traction and options. At the lower end of its cheque range the implied valuation is very low, and that is worth comparing against a priced pre-seed round before accepting.
Status (24 Sep 2026): applications run through the site on an ongoing basis. Award: reported at US$50,000 to US$100,000 for 12.5% equity, plus a 12-week accelerator and partner network access. The site does not publish the equity figure, so confirm it in writing before committing; 12.5% for US$50,000 values the company at US$400,000, which is a low price for a company with traction. More than 65 startups backed across 16 African countries. Requires an MVP with early traction and an African-based, African-led team.
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