LIONS@FRICA
A partnership network that supports growth of African technology entrepreneurship by providing capacity-building, access to capital, connectivity to global markets, and credibility through events, partnerships, technical assistance, and media. Launched in 2012, the initiative coordinates multi-stakeholder programs to connect African startups with investors, mentors, and international market opportunities.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Services
Pan-African startup showcase and investor-facing event that selects finalists to demo technologies and engage investors and partners.
Regional startup pitch and demo event providing finalists opportunities to pitch to investors, customers and government partners.
A program to convene selected stakeholders for exchanges in Silicon Valley to accelerate partnerships and investor interest for African technology companies.
Media and storytelling platform that works with partners to produce content focused on technology, education and entrepreneurship in Africa.
Engagement and support for early-stage investor networks to grow angel investing activity across the continent.
Pan-African startup showcase and investor-facing event that selects finalists to demo technologies and engage investors and partners.
Regional startup pitch and demo event providing finalists opportunities to pitch to investors, customers and government partners.
A program to convene selected stakeholders for exchanges in Silicon Valley to accelerate partnerships and investor interest for African technology companies.
Media and storytelling platform that works with partners to produce content focused on technology, education and entrepreneurship in Africa.
Engagement and support for early-stage investor networks to grow angel investing activity across the continent.
Expertise Areas
- Startup ecosystem development
- Entrepreneurship training and mentorship
- Early-stage investor relations and angel networks
- Event programming and pitch competitions
Key Technologies
- Digital media production
- Online publication and newsletter distribution
- Event and program management platforms
- Curated research and resource aggregation
News & Updates
Regional pitch and demo event for Ethiopian startups to present to investors, customers, and government partners.
Silicon Valley exchange program for selected African technology stakeholders to build partnerships and investor interest.
Support and coordination of DEMO Africa activities, including selecting finalists who advance to international showcases.
A documentary co-produced by the initiative's managing partner that follows entrepreneurs from DEMO Africa finalists to international events.
Regional pitch and demo event for Ethiopian startups to present to investors, customers, and government partners.
Silicon Valley exchange program for selected African technology stakeholders to build partnerships and investor interest.
Support and coordination of DEMO Africa activities, including selecting finalists who advance to international showcases.
A documentary co-produced by the initiative's managing partner that follows entrepreneurs from DEMO Africa finalists to international events.