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Are you in Cape Town from 29 Nov - 5 Dec? Let’s connect! 🇿🇦 Our co-Founder & co-CEO, Alisée de Tonnac and the Seedstars team is excited to join some of the most impactful entrepreneurship and investment events happening in #CapeTown from Nov 29 to Dec 3. From panels to networking, here’s where you can find us: 📅 Nov 29 💡 Africa Early Stage Investor Summit Forum Maria Camila Albornoz Goyeneche and Archie Moberly are representing Seedstars and looking forward to meet with investors and ecosystem leaders. 📅 Dec 3 | 9:50 AM 🎤 SuperReturn Africa Tamim El Zein, Co-founder of Seedstars Africa Ventures, will speak on a panel "Connecting the Creatives Through Infrastructure". 📅 Dec 3 | 3:35 PM 🌍 AfricArena Grand Summit Alisée de Tonnac, Co-founder & Co-CEO, will join the panel "Building Bridges Between International Ecosystems and Africa". 📅 Dec 3 | 6:00 PM 🏡 Seedstars Villa Cape Town Don’t miss an evening of connection and celebration with our community. 💬 Attending any of these events? Let’s connect! Comment below or DM our team to explore collaborations or grab a coffee. Don't be shy to say Hii, see you there! 👋 Pauline Ambala-Blackbeard, MSc. Sheilla Otieno Noel Blais Verrinder Daria Khlopova Konstantin Hapkemeyer Romi Navarrete #WeAreSeedstars #SeedstarsVilla #AESIS2024 #SRAfrica #AfricArena2024 #CapeTownTechSummit

Happening Today at Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) 2024: Masterclass on Pitching for Impact! 🌍💡 Join AGRA and Seedstars in Cape Town for an insightful workshop to help women entrepreneurs communicate the social and environmental value of their businesses. What to expect: 🌱 Why impact matters: Learn how your business can align with sustainability goals and attract funding and partnerships. 🎯 Craft a winning pitch: Master key elements—problem-solving, innovative solutions, and measurable impact metrics. 🗣️ Practical pitching: Deliver a 1-minute impact pitch, get real-time feedback, and refine your message. Meet the Facilitators: Stevelee Mwichigi N Mwichigi – Women Empowerment & Advocacy Officer, AGRA Romi Navarrete – Head of Community, Seedstars Daria Khlopova – Global Project Lead, Seedstars Academy Ready to showcase your impact? 💬 Join us today and take your business to the next level! 👋 #AESIS2024 #Pitching #value4her

Seedstars Launches Two Tracks as Part of YASIKA | Innovation Takes Root in Congo 🇨🇩 Seedstars is excited to be a part of the YASIKA | Innovation Takes Root in Congo program by Eni Joule, developed in partnership with Cariplo Factory, with the support of AVSI Foundation and Beentrepreneurs APS. As part of this initiative, Seedstars is implementing two dedicated tracks: 🌱 Upskilling Track for aspiring entrepreneurs ready to turn their ideas into reality. 🚀 Incubation Track for existing companies looking to scale and grow. We are inviting applications from talented individuals and tech businesses in Congo Brazzaville to join this transformative journey. Apply now to boost your chances of being part of this impactful program! 📢 Applications are open until January 5, 2025. 📍 More details are available on the website: seedsta.rs/3Or0cal. #Yasika #Congo #RepubblicaDelCongo #Eni #EniJoule #startup #innovazione #CallForInnovators #AppelAuxInnovateurs #innovationauCongo #RepubliqueDuCongo

Heading to Doha for the MENA FINTECH FESTIVAL on Dec 3-5? 🇶🇦 Małgorzata (Mal) Filipowska, Portfolio & Platform Manager at Seedstars, will be taking the stage to share insights on shaping the future of fintech in emerging markets. 📅December 3-5 📌 Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) Attending the event? DM Małgorzata or comment below to connect for potential collaborations or a quick chat. See you in Doha! 👋 Charlie Graham-Brown Daniela Moreno V Konstantin Hapkemeyer Samantha Batista Nataly Yousef (Twwo) Pun Jaruthassanakul #MENAFTF #Fintech #Doha

1,300 women empowered, 93 jobs created, $57,000+ revenue—transforming Africa’s digital economy. 🌍 After months of hard work, collaboration, and passion, we are thrilled to celebrate the successful completion of the NanaTech project in #Togo —an initiative empowering women entrepreneurs through digital transformation. 🛠️ Our mission: To enable women to lead in the digital economy by equipping them with cutting-edge skills and building a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem. 📊 The impact: • 1,300 women trained in digital literacy and entrepreneurship • 93 new permanent jobs created (21 held by women!) • $57,000+ USD in additional revenue generated by participating businesses • Collaboration with 191 partners and engagement with • 1,500+ community members 💡 From tech workshops to mentorship programs, NanaTech has been a journey of growth, innovation, and empowerment. This project wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible SAFEEM team—your dedication has been our greatest strength—and the unwavering support of our partners: Millennium Challenge Corporation OMCA TOGO, Ministère de l'Économie Numérique et de la Transformation Digitale, Togo, and Agence Togo Digital. To all the women who joined us: Your resilience and vision inspire us every day. You are shaping the future of tech and entrepreneurship in Togo. 🎯 Looking to hire passionate, skilled, and entrepreneurial talent? Connect with these incredible NanaTech graduates and be part of their journey as they transform Togo’s digital economy. Reach out or share this post to help open doors for these inspiring women. Let’s keep building, innovating, and dreaming big! Paula-Roberta AGBOKOU, Afi S. da CRUZ, Immaculée Soklou, Armand Agbanssogbé EKLOU, Joseph ATAKPA, Banlé NAGBAL, Fadimatou AYEWA, Gnandi René TAKORA, Gretta LAWSON GALLUS, Jean du Christ ALI, Kossi Moïse AMOUZOUVI, Marilyn Fanyo, Mathêvi ATTIGLAH, Moubarakatou Tassou, Nathalie Abla AGUNYO, Saïbou Noumonvi, Assiongbon TOMETY, Yvon KOUDAM, Wilfried Dabire, Amah Ajavon, Bienvenu Kokou AGBAVON, Urbain AMOUSSOU CUBE Tiziana Bombassei Daria Khlopova #NanaTech

We’re thrilled to announce that Seedstars will be at Huddle Global in Kerala, known as God’s Own Country on Nov 29-30! Join our Regional Director, Tom Sebastian, as he explores the latest trends in Sustainability and Impact Investing, supported by the Kerala Startup Mission and the Government of Kerala. 🚀 With Kerala’s stunning landscapes as our backdrop, this is a fantastic opportunity to engage with us and discover how innovative solutions are reshaping our future. Don’t miss this chance to connect with Seedstars! Come meet Tom and explore how we can drive meaningful change together. See you in this beautiful paradise! 🌱 #Sustainability #ImpactInvesting #GodsOwnCountry #Seedstars #HuddleGlobal

We’re excited to back Pi-xcels in their $2.7M round alongside Headline, Wavemaker Partners, Hustle Fund, and Shizen Capital! 🚀 Pi-xcels is revolutionizing retail with their innovative NFC digital receipt solution. Their frictionless approach is already gaining traction with major global payment providers. Seedstars is proud to support their mission of bringing e-commerce level data capabilities to offline retail 🌟 Read more about their round here: seedsta.rs/4fGeTSP Michaela Villaroman Daniela Moreno V (Twwo) Pun Jaruthassanakul Małgorzata (Mal) Filipowska Charlie Graham-Brown Nataly Yousef Samantha Batista Konstantin Hapkemeyer Jonathan Attwell #SeedstarsPortfolio #ECommerce #Retail #FundingNews

Boost your fintech’s impact 🚀 Are you ready to improve the impact of your fintech solutions? Our new Impact Measurement and Management (IMM) Toolkit shows you how to track, measure, and optimize your company’s impact. 💡 Why Implement IMM? - Internal Motivation - Improving Impact - Increase financing opportunities Get the step-by-step guide to create an Impact Measurement and Management (IMM) framework now! 👉 Download Toolkit here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Yh_Y30 Impact-Linked Finance Fund Austrian Development Agency Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation Elsa AR. Yanni Sheilla Otieno Elizabeth Jones Maria Camila Albornoz Goyeneche #FIWAM #Fintech #Migrants

Are you attending the SuperReturn Africa 2024 in Cape Town from December 3-5? 🌍📣 Join Tamim El Zein, co-founder of Seedstars Africa Ventures! He'll be speaking on investments in digital infrastructure and their role in unlocking Africa’s creative industries. 📈What to expect at the event: • 700+ attendees • 200+ LPs managing $1.5 trillion in AUM • 350+ GPs If you're passionate about driving growth in the region, let’s connect and explore opportunities together! 🤝I nterested in attending? Enjoy a 10% discount with our promo code FKR3547EMSPK! 🔗 seedsta.rs/3NSW3LS See you there!👋 #SRAfrica #VentureCapital #Africa #Investment

Join us at the upcoming AfricArena Summit on Dec 3-4! Seedstars is excited to be an official Ecosystem Partner for the AfricArena Cape Town Grand Summit 2024, happening at the Cape Town International Convention. 🎉 💡 What to expect in the 2-day event: ✅ 30+ of Africa’s top startups showcasing game changing innovations. ✅ 50+ leading investors scouting for the next big idea. ✅ 100+ industry leaders from tech, business, finance, venture capital, and more—all in one place. 🎟️ Get your tickets to join Africa's biggest tech and innovation summit 👉 seedsta.rs/3CyO04H 🌍 From regional hubs to Cape Town: AfricArena’s 5 hybrid events across 4 regions have connected startups, investors, and corporations throughout Africa. Now, it all comes together at the Grand Summit—the ultimate gathering for Africa’s tech and investment community. Maria Camila Albornoz Goyeneche #AfricArena2024 #AfricArenaGrandSummit #CapeTownTechSummit #TechInnovationAfrica