Beyond the Prize: How Competitions Put Founders on the Map with Investors?

​V3 Factory Talks × ABH 2026 [Hybrid]

​Every year, Africa's Business Heroes opens its application to founders across 54 countries. 10 of them will split USD 1.5 million in grant funding and stand on one of Africa's most watched stages, in front of investors, media, and global business leaders. Every year, no Tunisian founders make it as finalists and almost zero apply.

​V3 Factory is hosting a small, in-person panel discussion to get the Tunisian founder community ready to apply, to position well, and to show up on the continental stage the way we know we can.

​This will be a conversation to dig into: How competitions like ABH work as a PR and visibility lever rather than just a prize, why this matters for founders ready to grow beyond their home market, how it puts them on the map with investors, what tends to make certain founders stand out in these processes, and How to approach storytelling and international positioning?
Speakers:
Anis Fekih, CEO & Co-founder, Pixii Motors
Adel Beznine, Coach in Residence @ The Dot and an ABH judge

​You can also join us online via this link.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

​Founders who've been building for 3+ years and are serious about expanding their reach and visibility. If you've ever felt like the work you're doing deserves a bigger stage, this room is for you.

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ABOUT AFRICA'S BUSINESS HEROES:

​ABH is an initiative of Alibaba Philanthropy, founded by Jack Ma. Each year, it identifies and supports outstanding African entrepreneurs building impactful, sustainable businesses. Beyond the USD 1.5M prize pool, finalists gain access to world-class mentorship, global media exposure, and a network that spans the continent and beyond.
Application deadline: April 28, 2026
Apply now.