Applications are being accepted for the Africa Ignite Pitch Competition (2024) with a $1,000,000 investment prize.
Africa Ignite Pitch Competition 2024 is a flagship event that highlights the most potential start-ups in Africa. It is organized in collaboration with the Startup World Cup and is supported by Pegasus Tech Ventures. For innovators, this competition is a fantastic way to present their ideas, get them noticed, and make connections with possible partners and investors.
In front of hundreds of participants, including other start-ups, investors, and tech executives, startups will compete on stage. The Africa Ignite Pitch Competition winner will go on to compete against the world’s top start-ups for a $1,000,000 investment prize at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco in 2025.
Benefits
Engaging in the Africa Ignite Pitch Competition provides a plethora of unique advantages aimed at catapulting your firm into the stratosphere.
Pitch to Influential Leaders
Deliver your proposal live in front of prominent industry executives and investors, delivering unique exposure and potential funding opportunities.
Personalized Feedback & Mentorship
Get personalized coaching and feedback from our knowledgeable panel of judges to help you improve your pitch and business plan.
Enhanced Networking
Take part in customized networking events created to introduce you to business leaders, possible partners, and like-minded entrepreneurs.
Chance to Win a Million-Dollar Investment
The Africa Ignite Pitch Competition winner will have the opportunity to compete for a $1,000,000 investment prize in the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco.
Startup Criteria
• Seed funding under £5 million (or local equivalent)
• 1 – 10 employees
• Under 3 years in business
• Africa based
Scaleup Criteria
• Seed funding under £15 million (or local equivalent)
• 10+ employees
• 20% YOY revenue growth over 3 years
• Africa based
Deadline:
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