Japan-Africa
Investment Drive
Applications for the
1st cohort have closed.
December 19th 2022,
Applications close and 8 startups are selected.
Investment accelerator,
Defining investment fit
Pitch refinement
Intro to Japanese venture space
January 31st 2023,
Demo day
Investor intros
Follow-up engagements
About JAID
Bringing Japanese funding closer to African Startups.
The Japan-Africa Investment Drive is a cohort-based investment accelerator that aims to “clinically” match high-potential African startups with suitable Japanese VCs and provide close support to both the startup and the investor throughout the engagement to maximize the prospect of investment.
Bridging the startup Investment gap
08
African Startups to be selected and supported for fundraising
15
up to 15 active Japanese investors expected to participate
02
Months of intense engagements between Investors and startups
Why your
Startup
should join !
1. Potential direct Investment
8 selected startups will be considered for direct investment from our partner venture capital firm Japan strategic Capital (JSC) co.,
2. Warm intros
Selected startups will be introduced to a curated list of more than 15 Japanese VCs. Close support will also be provided during the engagement with investors, from scheduling meetings to translating pitch decks and proving translators during meetings with the investor.
3. Fundraising support
Selected startups will be provided with comprehensive legal, cultural and administrative support throughout the fundraising process. Tailored (1-on-1) training and group seminars will also be provided on how to attract and close Japanese investment.
Are you fundraising?
Apply to join our first cohort !
We are in great company!
