Show Yourself Out
And Just Brave Up...........
Hello there,
I saw a video of someone telling people to post contents/their works online whether they think it is perfect or not cause fear would just stop you from growth. Do it scared but do it anyways. Brave up and stop being scared to show people your work whether or not it is ready and perfect. “You don’t have to be a genius. You just have to be yourself, and share a little bit of that every day.”
The truth is many people never arrive at that perfect moment… because they never start. Start Now
— Africa Tech Summit Investment Showcase
Africa Tech Summit Nairobi continues to connect start-ups from across
Africa with corporates, investors and global opportunities and have a
limited number of slots for showcasing investor ready ventures. With an audience of African focused tech investors, you’ll have the
opportunity to showcase your venture, network with other entrepreneurs,
and learn from industry experts.
— SWIT Accelerator
The SWIT Accelerator is a 7-month journey designed for deep-tech ventures or research spinouts that have already demonstrated a proof-of-concept (PoC) or prototype stage and are ready to engage with customers, partners, and investors.
— Paper Plane
Paper Plane is a program targeting African startups that have an MVP. It aims to provide entrepreneurs with access to pre-seed and seed funding opportunities, exposure in African markets, and the chance to connect with regional ecosystem players. The program is executed through a 7-week hybrid engagement that concludes in a fully funded immersion week held in Morocco.
— Africa Ecosystem Catalysts Facility 2025
The Africa Ecosystem Catalysts Facility is a USD 4M investment facility designed to unlock early-stage capital for startups in Ghana, Nigeria, and Tanzania that are advancing economic mobility and climate resilience. Managed by Village Capital, the Facility leverages a locally-led investment model by partnering with in-market Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs). These ESOs help identify strong founder teams and contribute to the investment evaluation process, ensuring capital is invested where it has greatest local impact and fit for purpose.
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EVENTS
West African Funding Summit 2025. Get ticket here
Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2025. Get ticket here
Orange Corners Alumni Accelerator Demo Day 2025. Get ticket here
Startup Abuja Edutech Conference. Get ticket here
Technovatefest 2025. Get ticket here
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