Boost your fundraising
Be exposed to leading investors in the region throughout the program and beyond
Skills boost
Build on core skills required to execute on your business plan through a combination of peers and program contentAccess seasoned VC mentors
Our investment readiness program and technical sessions are led by VC mentorsJoin our Alumni network
Post our program you’ll continue to benefit from our partners’ services and offering
Opportunities for Entrepreneurs
The VC4A Venture Showcase is an exclusive program of choice for entrepreneurs looking to raise their Seed and Series A rounds. Since 2017, it is one of the leading accelerator programs in Africa. Based on its success, the VC4A Venture Showcase will be taking place in Latin America again later this year.
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Join the most investable startups
Meet the alumni from the VC4A Venture Showcase Africa and Latin America. Have a look at their latest fund-raising campaign!
“This was a Showcase of the incredible potential African startups have. Each one of us oozed with prospects to become African giants; Africa is in good hands!”
Tebogo Mokwena
Akiba Digital / South Africa / Co-founder & CTO
“As an African startup, we found the Showcase a very useful and effective channel to reach investors from different locations who are all interested in Africa.”
Mohamed Samir Abolenin
InterAct / Egypt / Co-founder & CEO
“VC4A Venture Showcase came at the right time and was the right plug to help us prove to investors in the ecosystem that we have the capacity to drive results and become successful.”
Eyitayo Ogunmola
Utiva / Nigeria / CEO
“VC4A is a perfect fit for you. The energy and culture are on another level! ”
Richard Machomba
FlexPay / Kenya / Founder & CEO
Benefits for Investors
Join the selection committee, share your expertise as a mentor or join the DealRooms to access highly curated companies.
- Get early access to high quality deal flow.
- A platform for your existing portfolio companies to raise further capital.
- Find partners and co-investors.
Benefits for Partners
Work with VC4A to drive impact and create visibility for the innovation that matters. Learn how the VC4A Venture Showcase works and how your organization and team can get involved.
- Scout for high quality ventures that matters to your organization.
- Support startups in a particular sector or region.
- Work with local entrepreneurship organization to optimize your goals.
VC4A Venture Showcase Podcast
In partnership with VC4A and Entrepreneurs Talk Africa, this series delves into VC4A’s investment readiness program, offering valuable insights for founders, mentors, and investors.
- Introduction to the VC4A Venture Showcase
- Challenges and success stories
- Real perspectives from founders, investors and mentors