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• World Bank Group Launches Acceleration Program for African Startups – Up to $1.5 million Available

  

  World Bank Group Launches New Program to Support Africa’s Top Digital Entrepreneurs  With support from prominent African investment groups, XL Africa will help the 20 selected start-ups attract early stage capital between $250,000 and $1.5 million. The World Bank Group launched XL Africa, a five-month business acceleration program designed to support the 20 most promising digital…

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  April 20, 2017

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• Can You Make It to Kenya? Opportunity For Early Stage Fintech Entrepreneurs to Raise up to $100,000

  Digital Financial Services Innovation Lab (DFS Lab) is an early-stage incubator that supports high potential entrepreneurs to refine, grow and launch fintech businesses in developing in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. DFS Lab delivers mentorship and strategic counsel to early-stage startups pioneering transformative business models that empower the poorest, profitably, and at scale. On the…

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  January 16, 2017

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• 440 NG to Invest in Nigerian Startups

  88mph has teamed up with L5 Lab to bring early-stage investing to Nigeria. 440 NG is a joint venture between 88mph and L5Lab. The company provides startups with a $20k-110k investment for a 10-25% equity. 440 NG will focus on startups that target the African markets and are scalable via web or mobile. The company accepts up…

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  May 23, 2014

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• Apply: LeadPath Accelerator Program

  LeadPath Nigeria’s $1.5 million seed fund is focused on startups doing business in software applications, mobile applications, electronic payments and big data. LeadPath Nigeria will also offer office space, mentorship and other services such as (legal, accounting, tax, etc) to their investees, helping them achieve scale and success in a promising but challenging market. You…

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  March 31, 2014

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• Apply: MassChallenge 2014

  The MassChallenge is the world’s largest startup accelerator and the first to support entrepreneurs with no strings attached. There are over $1.5 million in grants and $10 million of in-kind benefits awarded annually, with no equity taken. African Startups please apply. Additional benefits of the four-month program in Boston include world-class mentorship and training, free…

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  March 5, 2014

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• Investing in Startups targeting the African Market

  African accelerator 88mph is now accepting applications for its next program in Nairobi, Kenya, with investments of up to $100,000 available. Successful applicants to the program will receive an investment offer, access to a wide range of domestic and international mentors, and introductions to potential follow-on investors. 88mph is a privately backed investment fund, has…

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  May 20, 2013

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