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Since 2015, Startupbootcamp has backed 7 African startups across 8 disclosed funding rounds totaling $96,915, most heavily in South Africa and Fintech.
Startupbootcamp is a global network of industry focused accelerator programs that supports early stage technology startups through structured, mentor driven acceleration. The organisation was founded in 2010 and operates internationally, with its main global presence accessible via its official website. Through its accelerators, Startupbootcamp provides selected startups with program support, lifetime access to its network, and a standard cash investment in exchange for equity. In Africa, Startupbootcamp has been active as an investor in early stage technology companies between 2015 and 2022, focusing primarily on seed stage funding, with one recorded convertible note round. Its African portfolio includes companies in South Africa, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, and Côte d'Ivoire, with a particular emphasis on fintech and adjacent sectors, as well as energy and utilities, HR and talent, and insurtech. Notable African investments include Money Fellows, Akiba, CredPal, NeQabty, MULTIVERSE by Digitech Africa Ltd, NeedEnergy, ELDO, and MatchKit. Within its accelerator programs, Startupbootcamp typically takes an equity stake and provides cash support, along with intensive program content that helps startups become commercially and investor ready. The organisation runs impact oriented accelerators that align with global development goals and offers hybrid program formats that combine in person activities with online support. Selected startups gain access to an international network of investors, corporate partners, and mentors that is designed to help them scale beyond local markets.
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Startupbootcamp has backed 7 African startups across 8 disclosed funding rounds tracked on Liners, totaling $96,915 since 2015.
Mostly Seed: 7 of its 8 tracked rounds are at that stage, followed by Convertible Note (1).
Companies Startupbootcamp has backed operate in South Africa (4), Egypt (2), Côte d'Ivoire (1), and 2 more markets. Each figure counts the rounds behind companies serving that market, so a company operating in several markets counts in each of them.
Its tracked rounds lean toward Fintech (5), HR & Talent (1), Energy & Utilities (1), and 1 more sector.
Startupbootcamp most often shares rounds with Export Development Bank of Egypt (1 shared deal), Alexbank (1 shared deal), Ayady Egypt (1 shared deal).
Startupbootcamp operates a global network of industry focused accelerator programs that support early stage technology startups. The organisation provides structured acceleration, mentorship, and a standard cash investment in exchange for equity through its programs.
Startupbootcamp has backed several African startups, including Money Fellows, Akiba, CredPal, NeQabty, MULTIVERSE by Digitech Africa Ltd, NeedEnergy, ELDO, and MatchKit. These investments span markets such as South Africa, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, and Côte d'Ivoire.