AFRICA’S BIGGEST STARTUP AND INVESTOR CONNECTOR EVENT

Proud contributor to the global startup ecosystem, GITEX AFRICA provides a global showcase of ideas, imaginations, and connections and an acceleration platform for startups to grow internationally.

The opportunities for startups to set their products in the spotlight and to raise funds has never looked better. The most influential players in the global startup ecosystem and investors join to fund innovative startups and to provide access to world-class mentors that will push the boundaries of possibilities.

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

Entrepreneurs and investors paving the way for Africa’s digital transformation

The first Arab woman and African woman to travel into space.

Sarah Sabry

Executive Director

Deep Space Initiative (DSI)

Under her leadership, France passed laws protecting domestic violence victims, promoting women’s economic empowerment, and addressing conversion therapy.

Elisabeth Moreno

President of Ring Capital & Former French Minister of Gender Equality

Leading Africa's largest Entertainment Company producing artists like Rema and got acquired by the music industry giant Universal Music Group (UMG) in the biggest deal of its kind in Africa

Peter Tega Oghenejobo

Co-Founder & COO

Mavin Records

Co-founded the First Spanish unicorn, fastest growing multicategory, launched €5 million Impact Fund to make additional efforts to cut its carbon impact considerably by 2030.

Sacha Michaud

Co-Founder

Glovo

Spain

Managing Proparco's €150m VC portfolio in emerging markets

Fabrice Perez

Head Venture Capital

Emerging Markets, Proparco

France

Heading MEA's leading seed and early stage venture capital firm, currently running the most renowned startup programs in the region. Annually, Flat6Labs invests in more than 100 startups

Ramez El Serafy

CEO

Flat6labs

Egypt

The first solo woman to have raised a tech fund in Nigeria.

Maya Horgan-Famodu

Founder & Partner

Ingressive Capital

Nigeria

Managing Europe's leading B2B accelerator and early-stage investor. With over two decades of experience in corporate finance, strategy, and venture building.

Franzisca kolk

General Partner

Startup Wise Guys

Austria

Supporting growth and resilience for SMEs in EBRD, one of the world's climate finance leaders

Richard Jones

Director for SEMED region

EBRD

UK

Leading Techstars in Middle East and North Africa- Techstars is the world's most active pre-seed investor having invested in more than 3,800 companies.

Vijay Tirathrai

Managing Director & Head of MENAPT

Techstars

Over 20+ years of experience as a startup operator and investor.

Michael Lints

Partner

Golden Gate Ventures

Managing Egypt’s leading VC firm. Algebra's $54M first fund invested in 21 companies including some of Egypt’s most prominent technology startups

Tarek Assaad

Managing Partner

Algebra Ventures

Nassima Ferahtia

Senior investment manager

European Innovation Council

François Brizard

Director’s office, senior policy assistant to the Director

European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)

Hangwi Muambadzi​

Managing Partner and Head of Africa

CommerzVentures

Germany

Mikael Hajjar

Founding and General Partner

P1 Venture

South Africa

Babs Ogundeyi

Founder and CEO

Kuda

Nigeria

Arthur Chupeau

Managing Partner

Baobab Network

Kenya

Melvyn Lugeba

Co-founder and CEO

GO1

South Africa

Maelis Carraro

Managing Partner

Catalyst Fund

France

Aïssata Lam

Director General

Investment Promotion Agency of Mauritania

Mauritania

Tosin Eniolorunda

Co-founder and CEO

Moniepoint

Nigeria

Romanna Dada

Head of Ventures

BIAC by Public Investment Fund

Renaud Glenisson

Regional CEO

Jumia

Ivory Coast

SUPERCHARGING A GLOBAL STARTUP ECOSYSTEM

AFRICA’S FUNDING FOR TECH STARTUPS GREW 10X TIMES
FASTER THAN THE GLOBAL AVERAGE

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    400 Most empowering startups

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    From 30 Countries

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    80% of startups are expecting to receive funding from investors following pitches

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    THE ONLY PLACE TO BE AMONG
    180 International Award-Winners featured at GITEX AFRICA

From unicorns and scale ups taking over the stage, to pitch competitions with 100,000 USD in prize money . The most influential players in the global startup ecosystem put their products in the spotlight, to gain access to world-class mentors, find investors and grow big. Fast-track your growth with the support of the global and regional accelerators & incubators, and build relationships with corporate buyers and government representatives.

AFRICA ROCKS

The African tech ecosystem has grown nearly 10x in transactions and funding amount in the last 3 years, making it a priority region for disruptive innovation.

  • Morocco
  • Kenya
  • Egypt
  • USA
  • Japan
  • UAE
 

Connect with 400+ investors

From Pre-Seed to Growth stage, investors that attend are looking for the next big idea serving the African market.

Meet accelerators & incubators

Fast-track your growth with the support of the global and regional accelerators & incubators.

Network with corporates & government

Build relationships with corporate buyers and government representatives.

Find expert mentors

Get guidance, insights and advice from seasoned mentors.

 

GET MATCHED WITH INVESTORS

Investors and VCs will participate in the GITEX AFRICA Investor Meeting Programme during which, investors participate in vetted and curated 1-1 matchmaking with startups based on their investment criteria. As an exhibiting startup, you will get priority opportunity to be matched with participating investors.

 

STARTUP CONFERENCE STAGE

Global unicorns and soonicorns share their inspiring journeys as well as practical insights on unlocking the next growth stage for their businesses. Attend 50 hours of conference programmes among creators, inventors, peers, investors, and startups identifying how to breakthrough with their newest innovations.

 

PITCH FOR A SHARE OF THE $110,000 PRIZE POOL

Supernova is GITEX Africa’s flagship Pitch Competition which takes place annually. Competition is fierce with a larger number of startups participating from Africa and neighbouring markets. Apply to compete in 6 categories, and stand a chance to win from a total prize pool of $110,000, which includes the grand prize of $50,000.

 

INSPIRING WORDS FROM THE COMMUNITY

The World's Most

Promising Emerging Startups

A curated collection of tech disruptors, global and regional investors, accelerators & incubators, bridging the gap between modern day challenges and transformative future solutions.

AFRICA SMART HEALTH
Alendei
Aokumo
Colaninfotech
Defendis
Devgate
Digileo
Healthcluster
Launchese
Manageo
Nsayblik
Objectverse
Panelsemi
Planet Beyond
ProEmpresa
Semantictribe
Siastes
Straitpay
Terra Grow
Thatware