Africa Virtual Accelerator

Africa Virtual Accelerator

The three-week intensive accelerator program prepares the businesses to pitch to investors at the annual Angel Fair Africa (AFA). The AVA program kicked off in 2020 as a virtual complement to the physical entrepreneur's 3-day bootcamp - a key part of the Angel Fair Africa program line-up since its inception in 2013.

This year's Angel Fair Africa (the 9th edition of the annual event) is scheduled to hold in Mauritius on the 25th of November, 2021.

The AVA is convened by Chanzo Capital & powered by Adei Institute of Technology.

AVA Objectives

Accelerate

AVA accelerates businesses; making them investor ready and empowering them to deliver compelling pitches & engage investors at Angel Fair Africa.

Connection

AVA connects each cohort with business & technology experts from all over the world. The 3 week intensive program serves as a springboard for life-long productive relationships.

Investor Ready

AVA mentors help founders tell a compelling story, align their presentation with an investor perspective, learn to engage with investors and close a deal.

2021 Cohort

Akoobooks

Digital streaming platform to transform Black/African books into engaging audiobooks

Ama Gyakyewa Dadson

Ghana

Cashback

Debt Collection services to entrepreneurs and companies.

Inès ASSOUMOU

Côte d'Ivoire

Casting Africa

Casting platform connecting African talents to local and global content creators

Kwasi Bosiako Antwi

Ghana

DeliverASAP

Fastest lastmile delivery service in Nigeria using Technology

Oyedayo Oyeniran

Nigeria

Kipepeo

Saas enabled marketplace offering real time solutions to Wellness and Beauty professionals whilst connecting them to customers.

Marie-Claude Behrens

Mauritius

Motor Parts Nation

Motorparts Nation is transforming the auto repair industry across Africa.

Genera Tiffany Moore

Ghana

MyWagePay

A financial wellness platform offering salary advances and savings to corporate employees.

Beth Wambui Mwangi

Kenya

SaveAPP

SaveApp limited has innovated solutions to solve Africa's social economic problems using technology

Abdulaziz Omar

Kenya

Team Assistance Pro

Service company specializing in automotive and homme assistance that quickly solve the problem of finding a two truck or qualified craftsman

Ouattara Lonnah Jean-Claude

Côte d'Ivoire

Tootree

Tootree is a research and development company specialized in the field of education and digital technologies.

Yves Roland Jiwo

Cameroon

Transfy

Transfy is on a mission to connect Africans financially

Emmanuek Tochi Ogidi

Nigeria

Tubayo

Online travel marketplace for users to discover great experiences and unique accommodation around Africa

Brian Namanya

Uganda

Testimonials AVA 2020

"Focused and well structured! AVA program made me go through all vital parts of my business again but this time with the help of world-class experts. Unlearning and re-learning super-fast, October has been more hot than usual. Thank you, AVA."

Racine Sarr, Co-founder - ShopMeAway

"AVA was a truly intense month-long accelerator experience, packed with lots of learnings and insight delivered by mentors with diverse backgrounds in the startup ecosystem. I’m grateful to have been selected to be part of this cohort and I'm excited for pitch day next week"

JAbimbola Oladeji, Co-founder - Adi + Bolga

Mentors

Hannah Subayi

Winnie Mwangi

Ian Ziddah

Hope Ditlhakanyane

Zachariah George

Odomitchi Anikpo

Romaric N’DRI

Dmitry Fotiyev

Christos Kritikos

Kali Ilunga

Jason Musyoka

Muna Anazodo

Jimmy Ku

Thomas Darku

Eric Osiakwan

Partners and Sponsors

CChanzo Capital

CBrightmore Capital

CViktoria Business Angels Network

CAdei Institute

CMeltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology

CViable

CStartup Bootcamp

CGoogle