The VC4A Startup Academy

Founded in 2007, VC4A is one of the foremost African platforms for startup funding, VC4A (Venture Capital for Africa) The company is a fast growing community of business professionals present in 159 countries dedicated to building game changing companies on the continent. It works closely with the African investment community to refer candidates to its showcase programs, involving investors in both the screening and selections process. Participating investors work with the selected companies to prepare their participation in the showcase, and to ensure the companies are representative of the best investment opportunities coming up from across the continent. The showcase sets the stage for deal-making with Africa's leading entrepreneurs and investors coming together to scale up the best companies.