Why join VC4A?

Be discovered

Create a visually appealing venture profile.

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• Create an appealing profile that captures the attention of prospective investors and partners.

• Get featured on our homepage, social media channels, or in our next newsletter.

• Grow a dedicated following by engaging members on your VC4A startup profile.

Promote fundraising rounds

Announce your new fundraising round.

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• Add your pitch and video, upload fundraising documents and list team members.

• Be seen by our network of more than 2.000 early stage investors – focused on startups in developing countries.

• Research shows that 84% of these investors have already invested.

Get access to opportunities

Gain access to our partner network.

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• Gain access to our partner network of support organisations.

• Be the first to hear about upcoming programs relevant to you.

• Apply to upcoming programs and funding opportunities in your region.

Academy

Join the VC4A Startup Academy.

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• Access a wide-range of learning topics to start, grow and finance your startup

• Learn from investors and industry experts in the startup ecosystem

• Get a certificate when you successfully complete one of the courses

Connect to mentors

Meet international business experts.

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• Building a network of advisors and getting access to the right knowledge is critical to your business.

• Get help in the areas of business development, sales, marketing, finance, human resources or legal matters.

• Mentors can vouch for you during fundraising efforts and can be contacted directly by prospective investors.

Proven track record

Fundraising rounds are opened weekly.

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• Thousands of vetted profiles have been published and new fundraising rounds are opened weekly.

• Our research show that entrepreneurs in the VC4A network have raised more than USD $268 million in funding.

• Investments have been secured by members from across the continent and in the diaspora.