Seedstars World is a Switzerland-based startup competition that takes place in emerging markets. We run 65+ local competitions where we identify the best seed-stage startups, give them pitch training and award the winners with an opportunity to compete in the Seedstars Summit where one of them will be crowned Seedstars World Global Winner.
Seedstars World has announced applications for African startups with two applications open during the tour. Jo’burg and Capetown.
Out of all the applicants, 10 startups will be invited to pitch in for the pre-selection, the best of which will advance to the grand finale in Johannesburg on the 29th of June. The winning startup will join the global Seedstars Family and take part in the regional and global Seedstars Summits that include our tried and tested boot camp and investor forum. It’s a catalytic platform for high-growth emerging market startups.
In addition to seeing the top startups pitch, you can look forward to an event filled with disruptive tech, inspirational discussions, networking sessions and one flight ticket for the winner to come to Switzerland to compete for over $1M in investment.
“South Africa does indeed have world-class entrepreneurial talent. Our priority for 2017 is to cast the net event wider and give the opportunity to the whole country to participate and become part of a global journey,” said Claudia Makadristo, regional manager for Africa at Seedstars World.
