Black / African founder StartUp Pitch Competition with VC & Angel Investors

Black / African founder StartUp Pitch Competition with VC & Angel Investors

Join Entrepreneurs Collective for an exciting tech Startup pitch competition, supporting Black & African Founders. Founders, apply now!

By Entrepreneurs Collective

Date and time

Thu, 16 May 2024 18:00 - 21:00 GMT+1

Location

Pushkin House

5a Bloomsbury Square London WC1A 2TA United Kingdom

Refund Policy

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Agenda

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Doors Open & Networking

6:30 PM - 6:45 PM

Opening remarks and introductions

6:45 PM - 8:00 PM

6 Startup Pitches (5 min pitch + 5 min Q&A)

8:00 PM - 8:15 PM

EC and Partner Propositions

8:15 PM - 8:30 PM

Competition Results & Closing Announcements

8:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Networking & Drinks

About this event

  • 3 hours

This event is INCLUDED in the "COMMUNITY PASS"

Join Entrepreneurs Collective as we come together to support the phenomenal Black /African Founders & Investors community for a tech StartUp pitch competition.

🎤 Hosted by Odusola Bimbi Philips (AfriTech Basecamp)

👥In patronship with Harry ‘Tomi Davies (TD) Public Speaker, Tech Strategy Advisor and Angel Investor Harry ‘Tomi Davies (TD) is Collaborator-in-Chief at TechnoVision, co-founder of the Lagos Angel Network (LAN) and President of the African Business Angel Network (ABAN). TD has been regularly recognised for developing innovative cost-effective approaches that streamline commercial processes to enhance operational performance.

Founders: 🚀🚀 APPLY TO PITCH 🚀🚀*

*If your startup has secured funding or is generating revenue, you are eligible to apply for participation in one of our pitch competitions.

OR

Join us as a guest: Founder or an Investor,show support and witness some of the best StartUps in the UK as they pitch their businesses to a panel of seasoned investors.

This event offers a unique opportunity to observe StartUp pitches and gain insight into what investors seek in a company.

This unique union of minds and talents is not only a platform for those already involved in the Black & African entrepreneurial space but is also designed to serve as a gateway for new Founders & Investors providing mentorship and networking opportunities with experienced members. We believe that such initiatives can deepen connections, spur greater collaboration, and bring forth a vibrant entrepreneurial community.

Previous companies that pitched in EC pitch competition, including

🐉Gener8's Sam Jones (as seen on Dragons Den)

👥Perkbox's Chieu Cao who raised $29.7M over 4 rounds in 2019

📦Oddbox's Emilie Vanpoperinghe who raised $25.4M over 6 rounds in 2023.

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Disclaimer: This event is for startup founders & investors. If you are a service provider, your ticket will be cancelled and denied entry. Non-members will only be allowed to attend 2 events. If you want to attend more than 2 events, please contact a community manager and join the EC community. Please arrive at the designated time for drinks access. Thank you for understanding.


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Entrepreneurs Collective is a member community of founders, investors and startup enthusiasts. We accelerate our member’s success globally.

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