Scout ProgramMicrotraction
Empowering venture-backed founders to support high-potential startups across Africa.
- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Terms
- Carry Share
VC programs in Africa
23 VC programs in Africa. 1 is taking applications now. Most run remotely, and most do not pay a stipend.
23 programs1 open now12 fully remote3 pay a stipend20 hosts
Every program on this list
23 programs
Scout Program
Scout ProgramGOODsoil VC Scout Program
InactiveGOODsoil VC
Connecting investors with promising early-stage companies in Europe and Africa.
- Location
- London, UK
TrainingAfrican Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA)
Upskill and develop private capital professionals across Africa.
- Location
- Pan-African
- Terms
- Unpaid
FellowshipProparco
Empowering the next generation of private equity leaders in Africa.
- Location
- Africa
- Terms
- Unpaid
AcceleratorFuture Africa / Accelerate Africa
Accelerate Africa aims to become the Y Combinator of Africa, empowering startups to reach $1M in revenue.
- Location
- Africa
FellowshipAfrican Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA)
Empowering leaders to mobilize capital for impactful change across Africa.
- Location
- Africa
- Terms
- Participant Funded
Venture Partner- Location
- Vienna, Austria
- Terms
- Mixed Compensation
Fellowship
CatalyzU and General Catalyst
CatalyzU and General Catalyst's fellowship programs empower aspiring VCs and student founders.
- Location
- Africa and United States
- Terms
- Participant Funded
FellowshipDream VC
Rigorous venture capital training for aspiring investors in Africa.
- Location
- Africa
- Terms
- Participant Funded
TrainingHBCUvc
HBCUvc Africa Program is HBCUvc's offering aimed at expanding venture capital participation in Africa.
FellowshipFuture Africa
Transition into venture capital with hands-on experience in Africa's startup ecosystem.
- Location
- Africa
- Terms
- Stipend
FellowshipDream VC
Launch your career in venture capital with Dream VC's comprehensive fellowship program.
- Location
- Africa
- Terms
- Participant Funded
At a glance
How they pay
Based on the 15 of 23 programs that say.
- Participant-funded5
- Stipend3
- Unpaid3
- Investment capital2
- Carry share1
How they run
Based on the 19 of 23 programs that say.
- Remote12
- Hybrid4
- In person3
What it looks like
VC programs are structured ways into venture: fellowships, scout programs, accelerators, internships, and more. Each one sets its own terms for who gets in, how long it runs, and how it pays.
The programs here list Africa among the regions they cover. Some also take people from elsewhere, so check each program's eligibility.
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By program type
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11 programs
- African Private Equity FellowshipProparco
- Africa Impact Investing Fellowship (AVPA)African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA)
- VC CatalystCatalyzU and General Catalyst
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3 programs
- Accelerate Africa Venture FellowshipFuture Africa / Accelerate Africa
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Scout programs in Africa
1 open now3 programs
- Microtraction Scout ProgramMicrotraction
- GOODsoil VC Scout ProgramGOODsoil VC
Alter Global Scout ProgramAlter Global
Questions people ask
Which VC programs in Africa are open now?
1 of the 23 is taking applications now, including Microtraction Scout Program. Open programs are listed first above.
Do VC programs in Africa pay?
3 of the 23 pay a stipend, 3 are unpaid, and 5 charge a participation fee. The other 12 pay in other ways, such as carry or equity, or do not say.
Can I join VC programs in Africa remotely?
12 of the 23 run fully remotely, 4 mix remote and in-person time, and 3 run in person. 4 do not say.
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