Untapped Global plays a catalytic role in financing tech-enabled companies in emerging markets.

Seedstars Africa Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund investing in high-growth companies active across Sub-Saharan Africa.

African Venture Capital Fund investing in digital infrastructure, fintech and cleantech related businesses.

The FMO Ventures Program focuses on early-stage, tech-enabled direct investments alongside a lead investor and indirect investments with a more generalist focus on funds. The FMO Ventures Program is a EUR 200 million investment program supported by contributions from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands and a guarantee from the European Union with a 4-year investment period.

 Creadev is an evergreen investment company operating worldwide, supporting companies able to scale up and become global best players in their sector. The company is backed by the Mulliez family, who share their global footprint network and their entrepreneurial spirit.

AfricInvest is an investment and financial services company. The company has dedicated investment teams focused on North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.

500 Global is a venture capital firm that supports entrepreneurs creating rapidly expanding digital firms. It currently manages $2.4 billion in assets. We concentrate on industries where money, creativity, and technology can create long-term value and stimulate economic expansion.

Meraka Biotech and Chems is a laboratory consumables manufacturer whose primary products are ethanol and methanol. The company intends to bridge the gap in laboratory consumables production in Lesotho.

The company's target market includes mini-labs, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, academic labs, and other labs.

Overview of your opportunity

The Raymond Ackerman Academy of Entrepreneurial Development (RAA-ED) and the University of Johannesburg JBS in collaboration with Belnasa Youth Forum (supported by The World Bank) invites applications for a 6-month early-stage entrepreneurship programme.

Requirements;

  • Must be 18 - 35 years of Age.
  • Must reside in Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa.
  • Must have either an active startup or viable business idea.

Virtual Readiness Workshop Dates: 

Closing date

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