Africa
Pitch events in Africa
Pitch events and demo days put founders in front of investors for a few minutes each. Selection is usually by a short application, and the real value is in the conversations afterwards.
3 open listings here, out of 17 in this category.
- Closing soon: 2 November 2026Latitude59 Kenya 2026 Pitch CompetitionLatitude59Pitch competition for African B2B startups at Latitude59 Kenya in Nairobi (final pitches December 4, 2026); the top 10 get workshops and pitch training, and the winner…Main-stage pitch at L59 Kenya · Partner awardsNairobi, KenyaDetails and how to apply
- RollingAfrica Tech Summit Nairobi 2027 Investment ShowcaseAfrica Tech SummitInvestor-ready African ventures apply to pitch on stage at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi (February 10-11, 2027, Sarit Expo Centre) and to be listed in the summit's…Live pitch to investors and partners · Listing in the ATS investment deal bookNairobi, KenyaDetails and how to apply
- RollingAfricArena Startup Pitch Applications 2026AfricArenaCall for African tech startups to pitch at AfricArena's regional events and its year-end Grand Summit in Cape Town, putting founders in front of Africa-focused VCs…Pitch slot at AfricArena events · Exposure to 150+ local and 200+ international Africa-focused VCsCape Town, South AfricaDetails and how to apply
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