Deadline: June 15, 2025
Applications are open for the Pitch2Win 5 Competition 2025. Pitch2Win 5 spotlights high-potential startups, connect them with industry leaders, and unlock real opportunities for growth. Now in its fifth edition, Pitch2Win 5 brings even greater visibility, stronger investor connections, and real follow-on capital.
Finalists will pitch live to a room of investors and ecosystem players, with one winner emerging at the top and going home with $10,000 equity free funding. This is your chance to pitch your startup in front of African-focused investors, global VCs, and ecosystem leaders actively looking to fund the continent’s next big ventures.
Prizes
- Winner gets $10,000 Equity-free Prize Money.
Eligibility
- Open to innovator(s) building for the African market (coverage should include Nigeria.)
- Early-stage startups that are tech-led or tech-enabled/tech-driven.
- Startups with a working product or MVP (traction is a plus).
- Open to all sectors.
- Must be available to attend the in-person pitch event in Lagos on July 30, 2025.
Specific Rules
- One application per startup — multiple entries will be disqualified
- All information submitted must be accurate and verifiable
- In-person attendance is mandatory if selected as a finalist
- By applying, you permit Pitch2Win to use your startup’s name, logo & summary for promotion.
Application
To apply, you will submit:
- Completed online application.
- A 10-slide pitch deck (template provided during application).
For more information, visit Pitch2Win 5 Competition.
