Wise Guys SaaS – Africa Acceleration Program 2022
Applications for the Wise Guys SaaS – Africa Acceleration Program 2022 are now open. Wise Guys SaaS Africa is an 8 months long acceleration program combining online modules with local and international experts and mentors.
Throughout the program, there are four main focus areas on which they are working to help you build and grow your startup: Company building, Sales and marketing, Fundraising and Pitching, and Product building. Work in these areas happens through intensive collaboration with almost 100 mentors at workshops, one-on-one sessions, and sprint weeks, as well as through a dedicated implementation time throughout the program.
Benefits
- Up to €65K investment for up to 12% equity (48K cash + 17K program) with a follow-on possibility.
- Benefit from meeting top-notch industry experts: 250+ mentors, 200+ investors, and 500+ alumni.
- Join their intensive 5-month startup accelerator program power-packed with cutting-edge industry knowledge and expertise.
- Accelerate your growth after the acceleration program with the 1:1 support to boost sales, new market entry, and partnerships.
Eligibility
- Open to East- and West-African early-stage digital B2B SaaS startups;
- They should have initial traction, solid team, and a focus on one of these areas: FinTech, agriTech, EdTech, CleanTech, HealthTechand RetailTech.
- You need to have at least a working MVP;
- At least 2 co-founders/team members;
- Initial customer traction, MRR or revenues;
- Scaling potential across the African continent.
Application
Your application will be reviewed in 1-2 weeks and you will receive a message on Dealum platform. The email you provide in the application is going to be the main channel of communication, please make sure it is correct.
Deadline: January 12, 2022
For more information, visit Wise Guys SaaS – Africa.

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