$100K Pre-Seed Funding for African Startups

About

Blaq Ventures, in partnership with Afronex Tech Hub, is offering Ethiopian tech startups the opportunity to secure up to $100,000 in pre-seed funding along with a comprehensive 9-month mentorship program aimed at nurturing early-stage ventures, enhancing their market strategies, and connecting them with vital investor networks for further funding opportunities, with applications open until May 31, 2025.

Benefits

• Pre-seed investment of up to $100,000 as the first institutional investor
• 9-month mentorship program with tailored guidance in market strategy, product development, and fundraising
• Access to investor networks for potential follow-on funding up to $500,000

Eligibility Criteria

• Based in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Pre-seed startups
• Strong, visionary founders with scalable business models
• Tech-focused, industry-agnostic