Wise Guys SaaS–Africa Acceleration Program

Application Deadline: September 7th, 2023.

Startup Wise Guys SaaS acceleration Africa program will provide an optimized approach that delivers tailored guidance and support from world class mentors and experts. Our accelerator program will help you navigate the bumps in the company building road, revolutionize your go-to-market strategy and encourage you to bring your A game.

Eligibility Requirements

This program is mainly for English-speaking East and West African early-stage digital B2B SaaS startups with initial traction, a solid team, and a focus on one of these areas:

You are an early-stage B2B SaaS startups working in
- FinTech
- AgriTech
- Edtech
- CleanTech
- RetailTech
You have a working MVP
Your startup has at least 2 co-founders or team members
You are building initial customer traction, MRR or revenues.

Benefits

Get funding

Up to €65K investment for up to 12% equity (45K cash + 20K program) with a follow-on possibility.

Grow your knowledge

Get access to our program and grow thanks to weekly’s 1:1 support in areas like sales, marketing, pitching…

Make connections

Get access to top notch industry experts joining a network of +600 founders, +350 mentors and +200 investors.

Application Process

Applications open on March 14th, 2023.
The deadline to apply is September 7th, 2023.
The team then reviews all applications carefully. If there is a potential fit, we will reach out to schedule an interview.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Wise Guys SaaS–Africa Acceleration Program 2023

Application Deadline: July 12, 2022

Wise Guys SaaS Africa is a 5-month long acceleration program combining online modules with local and international experts and mentors.

Requirements:

To be eligible for the full-time acceleration program you need to have:

at least a working MVP;
at least 2 co-founders/team members;
initial customer traction, MRR or revenues;
scaling potential across the African continent.
The program is focused on early-stage B2B startups from Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, and Ghana.

Investment Condition

Investment conditions include a 65K euro (48K cash + 17K program) investment for 12% equity of the company. Further details are provided to the founders.

Throughout the program, there are four main focus areas on which we are working to help you build and grow your startup: Company building, Sales and marketing, Fundraising and Pitching, and Product building. Work in these areas happens through intensive collaboration with almost 100 mentors at workshops, one-on-one sessions, and sprint weeks, as well as through a dedicated implementation time throughout the program.

Benefits

Get Funding

Up to €65K investment for up to 12% equity (48K cash + 17K program) with a follow-on possibility

Learn from the best

Benefit from meeting top-notch industry experts: 350+ mentors, 200+ investors, and 600+ alumni

Be challenged

Join the intensive 5-month startup accelerator program power-packed with cutting-edge industry knowledge and expertise

Continue to Grow

Accelerate your growth after the program with 1:1 support to boost sales, new market entry, and partnerships

Timeline:

Live Q&A July 12, 2022
Applications closed: August 25, 2022
Acceleration Program Starts: October 10, 2022
Graduation Day: February 2023

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Wise Guys SaaS–Africa Acceleration Program

Wise Guys SaaS–Africa Acceleration Program