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Africa Ignite Pitch Competition 2024

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Africa Ignite Pitch Competition 2024, in partnership with the Startup World Cup and powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures, is a premier event designed to spotlight Africa’s most promising start-ups.

This competition is an incredible opportunity for innovators to showcase their ideas, gain significant visibility, and connect with potential investors and partners.

Start-ups will compete on stage in front of hundreds of attendees, including other start-ups, investors, and tech leaders.

The winner of the Africa Ignite Pitch Competition will advance to the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in 2025 in San Francisco, where they will compete for a $1,000,000 investment prize alongside the best start-ups from around the globe.

Africa Ignite Pitch Competition 2024 Summary 

  • Value: $1,000,000
  • Type: Contest
  • Location: San Francisco
  • Sponsor: Pegasus Tech Ventures
  • Funding Type: Partially Funded
  • Eligible Countries: African Countries
  • Benefits: Networking, Mentorship, Investment opportunities
  • Deadline: Not Specified

Eligibility Criterias

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

Benefits

Participating in the Africa Ignite Pitch Competition offers numerous exclusive benefits designed to propel your startup to new heights.

Pitch to Influential Leaders:

  •  Deliver your pitch live in front of top industry leaders and investors, offering unmatched exposure and potential funding opportunities.

Personalized Feedback & Mentorship:

  • Receive one-on-one feedback and mentoring from our expert panel of judges, tailored to help you refine your business strategy and pitch.

Enhanced Networking:

  • Participate in bespoke networking sessions designed to connect you with industry leaders, potential partners, and like-minded entrepreneurs.

Chance to Win a Million-Dollar Investment:

  • The winner of the Africa Ignite Pitch Competition will advance to the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco, with a chance to compete for a $1,000,000 investment prize.

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