AU-Startups Dealflow for African Tech Founders 2026

About

A rolling application program designed for African tech founders seeking to raise between $25K and $1M, providing a streamlined process for pitch submission and investor placement. Participants will benefit from editorial screening and direct access to investors actively looking to fund innovative tech solutions across various sectors.

Benefits

• 📈Investor Placement
  Placement on the next monthly board sent to investors actively writing cheques into African tech
• 📝Editorial Screening
  Editorial screening by venture analyst team
• 🚫No Spam Policy
  No spam or pay-to-play; only accepted pitches are presented to investors.

Eligibility Criteria

• Stage: Pre-seed, Seed, or Series A
• Round size: $25K to $1M total raise
• Geography: Headquartered in or primarily operating across Africa
• Diaspora founders building for the continent are explicitly welcome
• Sub-sector: Anything tech, including but not limited to Fintech, Agritech, ClimateTech, Healthtech, Commerce, Logistics, SaaS, Mobility.

Participation Commitments

• Must submit your pitch in 10 minutes
• Editorial decision will be made within 14 days
• Accepted companies are placed on the next monthly board with their one-liner, traction, ask, and deck.

Target Region

Africa

Target Sector

All sectors