Village Capital Africa Accelerator
Village Capital runs peer-selected investment programmes for African startups, where founders evaluate each other and the top-ranked companies receive direct investment.
Application
Navigate to the primary sponsor application portal to review requirements and submit materials.
Program Description
Village Capital is a global venture capital firm that runs accelerator programmes using a unique peer-selection model. Instead of a panel of judges deciding who gets funded, the startups in each cohort evaluate each other. The two top-ranked companies at the end of the programme receive direct investment from the Village Capital fund.
### What You Get
Selected startups participate in a 12-week virtual or hybrid accelerator programme. They receive mentorship, workshops on fundraising and scaling, and introductions to potential customers. The top two startups receive investment ranging from $50,000 to $150,000.
### Who Should Apply
Village Capital Africa programmes are open to early-stage startups working in fintech, healthtech, agritech, and edtech. AI-powered companies are encouraged to apply, especially those using data science and machine learning to address underserved markets across the continent.
Visit [vilcap.com](https://vilcap.com) to apply.
Eligibility Guidelines
- Applicants must be citizens of an African country, or currently registered in an accredited African tertiary academic institution.
- Demonstrable interest or active project development in artificial intelligence, machine learning, or computer science.
- Submission of active academic transcripts, CV, and a personal statement outlining project impacts.