Bridge Seed Global Pitch Day Startup/Investor Event
Join us for a powerful showcase of bold ideas, innovative solutions, and high-potential ventures as our Cohort 1 startups take centre stage.
This event will spotlight emerging founders building across AI, Fintech, Healthtech, and other fast-growing sectors. From technology-driven solutions to disruptive business models, these entrepreneurs are developing ventures with the potential to reshape industries and create meaningful impact.
The showcase will bring together investors, ecosystem builders, industry leaders, founders, and innovators for a day of pitches, insights, networking, and future collaboration.
What to Expect
• Startup Showcase — Discover promising startups selected from our Top 40 applicants, drawn from a pool of over 1,280 submissions across 91 countries.
• Investor Pitching — Watch founders present compelling business opportunities to a curated audience of investors and decision-makers.
• Networking Opportunities — Connect with investors, startups, ecosystem players, and industry leaders.
• Expert Insights — Gain valuable perspectives from our Chairman's Welcome Address, delivered by Luke Whiting.
• Q&A Sessions — Engage directly with founders and explore the thinking behind their ventures.
• Collaboration Opportunities — Discover potential partnerships within a thriving innovation ecosystem.
Whether you're an investor, exited founder, ecosystem partner, or innovation enthusiast — this is your opportunity to connect with some of tomorrow's most promising ventures.
Why You?
Investors — Get early access to a handpicked selection of Africa's most promising founders, vetted from over 1,280 applicants across 91 countries. This is your front-row seat to the next wave of high-growth ventures before the crowd arrives.
Judges — Play a defining role in shaping the trajectory of Africa's entrepreneurship revolution. Your expertise, perspective, and voice will help determine which bold ideas earn the platform to scale.
Ecosystem Partners — Position your organisation at the heart of a fast-growing, continent-spanning innovation network. Build relationships that open doors, create pipelines, and drive meaningful collaboration.
Founders & Innovators — Learn from peers who are building in the trenches. Gain insights, find your tribe, and leave inspired by what's possible when ambition meets execution.
Exited Founders & Industry Leaders — Give back at the ground level. Your journey, your lessons, and your network could be the catalyst that transforms the next generation of African entrepreneurs.
📅 Date: 19th of June, 2026
🕐 Time: 3:00PM Lkndon Time
📍 Venue: Zoom Online
Seats are limited. Secure your place today
Registration closes 15th June, 2026