Seedstars World, the global seed-stage startup competition for emerging markets and fast-growing startup scenes has selected 8 startups to pitch to a network of investors and mentors and stand a chance to win up to USD 500 000 from its global competition. The event will take place at Outbox Hub in Kampala and the most promising startup will be invited to pitch at the global stage.
| Chap Chap Africa Limited | ChapChap is a mobile payments platform that enables users to earn and save while they top-up airtime, pay bills and shop online. |
| CHARIS FOR GRACE | smartAgric is an online, interactive and dynamic cost planner that helps farmers to evaluate options much easier and conveniently with up-to-date prices. |
| ClinicPesa | clinicPesa is a platform to set aside dedicated healthcare funds in order to extend healthcare micro-savings discipline and loan. |
| Kuanza Gari Limited | Kuanza Gari is a fingerprint based car ignition system that enables users to capture, store and use their fingerprints to start cars. |
| Musana Carts | Musana Carts provides the support to street vendors in Africa to achieve a clean and dependable work environment through solar powered street carts. |
| Numida | Numida is a free business financial management mobile app to issue affordable, convenient and unsecured credit to Ugandan MSMEs. |
| TrendingshoW | TW is an online flexible and local TV service that lets watch content on the go. |
| Ubuntu Capital | Ubuntu Capital provides digital marketing and payment solutions for medium enterprises, enabling them to realize their market potential. |
| hiDr | hidr is a mobile app to enable patients to consult accredited doctors at a fraction of the cost of a traditional office consultation. |
“Seedstars World is a platform connecting investors to the next generation of startup entrepreneurs, pulling the spotlight from Silicon Valley and Western Europe. As this will be our 3rd time to organize our event in Kampala, our excitement level and expectations are high.” explains Fanny Dauchez, Associate for Africa at Seedstars World, “We are impressed by what we have seen in the continent so far and cannot wait to add startups from Uganda on the map.”
At the same time, Seedstars World is also working very closely with Enel Green Power to source the most innovative business models in the energy sectors and ones that are fostering socio-economic development in rural villages in Africa. Up to 5 best startups in this sector will be invited for an exclusive RES4Africa networking event taking place later this November in Nairobi and compete for an Africa Energy Prize which consists of a financial contribution and a three-month acceleration programme for a total value of up to 50,000 USD.
To attend the event and watch the pitches, anyone can RSVP here (limited number of spots available).
