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Join an African Tech Investment Network Like No Other

An annual program aimed at supporting startups to scale internationally through investment deal support, mentorship, events, and other great benefits.

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OUR PARTNERS

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ABOUT

Supporting African startups to showcase, raise funding and scale internationally

AfricArise is a virtual Pan African startup investor network platform that connects startups and investors. It’s an annual program aimed at supporting startups to scale internationally through mentorship, webinars, coaching and investment deal support.

The program is dedicated to AfricArena alumni for a fee. AfricArena is an African tech accelerator that runs Corporate Open Innovation challenges throughout the African continent. While executing these challenges, we aim to foster the African tech environment by producing a range of events that connect entrepreneurs, investors and corporations and other key stakeholders. The program is powered by Methys and partners.

RISE

We provide a platform that fosters bright and forward-thinking minds to network, get inspired, and get discovered on a global stage.

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RAISE

Our Alumni have raised to date over $350M+

SCALE

Helping Startups scale through curated open innovation challenges, $25k+ AWS credits, and other valuable resources 

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

With our network of exclusive benefits, valued at $35 000, you scale your business internationally.

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AfricArena Wired membership

A curated community and knowledge base that connects African tech 

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Digital Advisory 

10 hours free Digital platform consulting with discounted rates on any digital platform design and development required.

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Founders Bootcamps

2-day programs held across Africa, that fast tracks founder knowledge in key areas that are often overlooked.

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Investment Deal Support

Qualified investor introduction and support.

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Showcase at AfricArena regional Summits

Pitch your Startup in front of Investors and Corporates on a global stage

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Knowledge Sessions

Monthly knowledge sessions webinars conducted by industry expects 

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Track you progress

A dedicated program manager will assess your progress and help you fast track your performance.

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AfricArena Tour Travel

Up to $1000 in travel and accommodation covered to attend the AfricArena events

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Amazon Web Services Credit

$25 000 credit of Amazon Web Services, hosting ad business support. 

 

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Mentorship Sessions

12 hours of mentorship credits for monthly sessions with an expert mentor to help you scale your business. 

Brand Amplification & Media Support
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Leverage on our media presence and networks to amplify your Brand

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Direct investment opportunities

AfricArise can make $15k - $50k direct investment in your Startup

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$1799

This package is made for early-stage founders needing access to market. It provides you with access the following:

  • Pitch to investors at AfricArena

  • $1000 Travel Allowance

  • Investment Readiness Program

  • Pitch Deck IR Training

  • Founders Bootcamp

  • Summit Deal-flow support

  • Access to AfricArena Alumni Group.

  • Access to Investor Portal

Raise
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$2999

This package is made for early-stage founders needing to raise capital. It provides you with access to the following:

  • Pitch to investors at AfricArena

  • $1000 Travel Allowance

  • Dedicated Investor Deal Support

  • Startup pod at summit and Grand Summit

  • Investment deal support 12 hours

  • Access to VC Learning Expedition

  • Viable Market Positioning 5+ Hours

  • New Market Learning Expedition

Scale
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$4999

This package is made for early-stage founders needing to raise capital. It provides you with access the following:

  • Pitch to investors at AfricArena

  • Pitch to multiple foreign investors

  • Soft landing, scale into foreign markets

  • Meet VC’s LP’s and Family offices

  • Startup exhibition

  • Investor Dealroom

  • ​Media Article and dissimentation

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$8999

This ultimate package is made for founders who want to acelerate their growth in new markets. It includes it all, and in particular access to speaking slots, AfricArena showcase Tour events, such as The AfricArena London, Berlin summits and Vivatech events in Paris. Combined with custom designed learning expeditions, the program includes specific support to assist with scaling your venture, and accessing our corporate and media network across Africa and beyond, and specific support to ensure you get maximum amplification of your story.

 Limited Program Capacity - 100 Startups 

OPEN INNOVATION Challenge CATEGORIES

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DeepTech

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HealthTech

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FinTech

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EduTech

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Mobility

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AI

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Smart Cities

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AgriTech

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Logistics

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ClimateTech

Open Innovation Partners

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STARTUPS WE'VE WORKED WITH

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GET STARTED

Grow with us.
Apply to join our network.

Get access to mentorship, webinars, coaching and investment deal support.

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