2nd Africa
Virtual Accelerator

The Africa Virtual Accelerator (AVA) brings together a highly select group of entrepreneurial businesses and partners from across Africa to learn from each other virtually through theory and practical assignments

1 - 20
Nov 2021

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 10th February 2022.

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

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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

VIRTUAL ACCELERATOR 3-WEEK PLAN

  • Week 1 – 1st to 6th November 2021

    Pitching, Branding & Storytelling

  • Week 2 – 8th to 13th November 2021

    Presenting the Company

  • Week 3 – 15th to 20th November 2021

    Engaging Investors & Closing the Deal

  • 7th to 9th February 2022

    Three days physical entrepreneurs bootcamp

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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

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Hannah Subayi

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Winnie Mwangi

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Ian Ziddah

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Zachariah George

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Odomitchi Anikpo

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Hope Ditlhakanyane

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Romaric N’DRI

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Dmitry Fotiyev

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Christos Kritikos

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Kali Ilunga

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Jason Musyoka

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Muna Anazodo

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Jimmy Ku

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Paul Kallmes

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Antonello Digiulio

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Gaetan Philippart

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Yusuf Bashir

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Thomas Darku

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Eric Osiakwan

Partners and Sponsors