A new funding opportunity has opened for early-stage African startups in the 5th edition of the VC4A Venture Showcase. The programme extensively screens participant startups and provides seed funding between $250, 000 and $1.5 million. There’s also a $1.5 million to $10 million rounds.
The programme is part of an annual Africa Early Stage Investor Summit, by VC4A is offering eight spots for seed and Series A funding for African companies that have displayed great potential for expansion.
Since 2017, the showcase has been a huge success, with over 120 participating venture funds and angel groups actively involved in the vetting and selection process, and the 80 businesses have raised over US$180 million in total.
In addition to pitching at the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit, the startups will also get to participate in a deal room with more than 200 investor organisations. Interested entrepreneurs can apply for seed here and Series A here before July 24.
The startups will get the opportunity to present at the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit as well as engage in a deal room with over 200 investor organisations. Interested startup founders can apply for seed funding and Series A funding before 24th of July.
