VC4A Venture Showcase

Putting the spotlight on the most promising ventures in emerging markets

The VC4A Venture Showcase brings together the most active investors, experienced mentors and the best founders.
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  • 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 peer and program content
  • Access seasoned VC mentors

    Investment readiness program and technical sessions are led by VC mentors
  • Join the Alumni network

    Post-program, you’ll continue to benefit from our partners’ services and offering

Join the most investable startups

Meet the alumni from the VC4A Venture Showcase in Africa and Latin America. Have a look at their latest fund-raising campaign!
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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 follow-on funding
  • Find partners and co-investors.
Become a partner

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 matter to your organization
  • Support startups in a particular sector or region
  • Work with local entrepreneurship support organizations to optimize your goals
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Venture Showcase track record

  • Proven impact: Since 2017, 10 editions have featured 126 startups, facilitating over 100 Seed and Series A deals worth more than $859M.
  • Investor led selection: Over 150 funds and angel groups drive the process, from referring and evaluating applicants to interviewing and selecting the final portfolio.
  • Specialized support: Participants access investor readiness masterclasses, one on one mentorship, and technical support from top VC managers and angel investors.
  • Global exposure: Founders pitch at premier events like AESIS2026 and GITEX, engaging investors through exclusive, invitation only DealRooms.
  • Award winning model: Recognized with the World Bank President’s Award for Excellence, the showcase framework powered successful programs like XL Africa and L’Afrique Excelle.
  • Strategic backing: Supported by the European Commission and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with technical partnership from AWS, Deloitte, and ENSafrica.

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