Centum Investment Company PLC, in collaboration with Chanzo Capital and several renowned partners, is convening an impressive lineup of 20 startups and scaleups from across Africa to pitch at the 11th Angel Fair Africa (AFA) on November 7-8, 2024.
The event will be held at the Two Rivers International Finance and Innovation Center (TRIFIC) in Nairobi, Kenya. It will provide a prestigious platform for the next wave of African entrepreneurs to showcase their innovations and secure critical funding.
The Event Structure
The two-day event is split into separate focus areas:
- Day 1 will spotlight early-stage Startups, offering them the chance to pitch for angel, pre-seed, and seed funding.
- Day 2 will focus on more established Scaleups, looking for larger capital injections such as Seed, Series A, and Series B investments.
The selected companies hail from diverse regions including Tanzania, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, and Mozambique.
These ventures have gone through rigorous preparation, having completed entrepreneurial programs such as the Spark Accelerator, managed by iHub, and the MEST Africa Challenge.
Scaleups, in particular, have also benefited from the Chanzo Onespace Startup and Scaleup Accelerator (COSSA), further preparing them for this unique opportunity.
The Road to AFA@11
Before taking the stage, participants will undergo final preparations during the Entrepreneurs Bootcamp on November 4-6, hosted at Onespace in the TRIFIC building.
This intensive bootcamp will offer fine-tuning and mentorship from the AFA team, ensuring each startup and scaleup is ready to make the most compelling case to potential investors.
Industry Support
TRIFIC and Onespace are central to this initiative, providing a hub for innovation and a gateway for startups to thrive.
Brenda Mbathi, CEO of TRIFIC, shared her enthusiasm, stating, “We are excited to welcome these incredible Startups and Scaleups to the 11th Angel Fair Africa at TRIFIC… this is exactly what our innovation hub program is made for.”
Ian Kabiru, CEO of OneSpace, further emphasized the strategic partnership, highlighting how their collaboration with TRIFIC has helped create a home for African businesses within the special economic zone.
This strong partnership with Chanzo Capital forms the backbone of the COSSA Accelerator and sets the stage for the upcoming pitches.
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Conclusion
The 11th Angel Fair Africa at TRIFIC offers a transformative opportunity for the selected startups and scaleups to connect with investors, gain visibility, and potentially secure life-changing funding.
With African entrepreneurship growing stronger each year, the event is poised to showcase the continent’s best talent, driving innovation and business growth across multiple sectors.
Key Partners
- Chanzo Capital Official Website
- Startupbootcamp Africa Official Website
- MEST Africa Official Website
- Antler Official Website
- iHub Official Website
- GrowthAfrica Official Website
The event promises to be a significant milestone in the African startup ecosystem, and global attention will turn to Nairobi this November.
