Pitch2Win is a premier pitch competition by Founders Connect, giving early-stage African startups—especially from Kenya and Nigeria—a platform to showcase their ideas, secure funding, and access powerful resources. The program emphasizes visibility, strategic introductions, and funding opportunities for passionate founders ready to scale.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Startup must be less than 3 years old
- Must be tech-enabled and have a launched product with traction
- Must have raised less than $1M in outside capital
- At least one founder must be full-time
- Team must be available for in-person pitching in Lagos or Nairobi
- Open to all industries, with special interest in women-led startups
- Startup must address African market-specific needs or opportunities
Benefits:
- $2,500 equity-free grant
- Opportunity to pitch to investors (e.g., Ingressive Capital, African Impact Initiative – potential $7,000 investment)
- $25K fee-free processing on Paystack
- One year free Intercom Pro subscription + 50% off Year 2
- 6 months free Notion with unlimited AI (~$6,000 in value)
- Up to $10K AWS credits
- 6 months free PR from Reneé PR
- Access to visibility and strategic introductions from Founders Connect
How to Apply:
- Submit your application through the official Pitch2Win platform: Apply Here
Application Deadline:
16th April 2025
Are you building a high-potential tech startup in Africa? This is your moment to shine. Pitch2Win gives you visibility, funding, and a powerful support network—apply now and take your venture to the next level!
