Africa Tech Summit Nairobi Names 10 Startups for 2024 Investment Showcase
Ten African ventures spanning fintech, agri-tech, e-commerce, Web3 and climate-tech will present to investors at Africa Tech Summit Nairobi on February 14-15.
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Africa Tech Summit Nairobi has selected 10 African technology ventures to present at its annual Investment Showcase, scheduled for February 14-15, according to Disrupt Africa.
The event's organisers said the showcase drew more than 250 applications from countries across Africa before the field was narrowed to 10 companies. The selected startups operate in fintech, agri-tech, e-commerce, Web3 and climate-tech, and are collectively seeking to raise between US$500,000 and US$15 million.
Now in its sixth edition and backed by the account receivable and expense management provider Raenest, the summit is expected to connect over 1,000 African and international industry leaders, investors and startups. Organisers describe the Investment Showcase as a central feature of the gathering, offering selected ventures direct access to local and international investors and tech leaders.
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