Deadline: 30 September 2024
Are you a technology-enabled startup founder in the pre-seed stage looking for funding? TVC Labs is inviting applications for its MentorPitch program, a 12-week mentorship program designed to help startups become investment ready get access to funding.
MentorPitch is a dynamic mentorship program designed to accelerate the growth of early-stage startups by connecting them with experienced industry leaders. Through tailored guidance, strategic networking, and a structured curriculum, MentorPitch empowers founders to refine their business models, scale their operations, and achieve sustainable impact. Whether you’re a startup looking to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship or an angel investor seeking to support high-potential ventures, MentorPitch offers a proven platform to drive innovation and success.
MentorPitch Benefits
- For Startup Founders:
- Expert Guidance: Access to 12 interactive virtual plenary sessions with high-quality mentors who have extensive industry experience.
- Personalised Guidance: Focus is placed on key business areas such as markets, customers, products, talent, processes, technology, funding, profitability, impact, and investment readiness.
- Real-Time Feedback: Receive constructive feedback on presentations and business plans from mentors and peer founders, enabling continuous improvement and refinement of strategies.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with other entrepreneurs, fostering a collaborative environment where ideas and experiences can be shared, and potential partnerships can be formed.
- Skill Development: Gain valuable skills and knowledge necessary for success in the business world, learning directly from experienced entrepreneurs and professionals.
- Safe Learning Environment: A supportive space to share ideas, take risks, learn from mistakes, and discover solutions that work best for their startup businesses.
- For Mentors and Angel Investors:
- Nurture the Next Generation of Founders: Engage in a program that allows for a hands-on approach to due diligence, adding value to investments through direct mentorship.
- Investment Alignment: Select startups that match your investment thesis, ensuring a deeper engagement and alignment with your investment goals.
- Impactful Engagement: Contribute to the growth and success of promising startups, playing a crucial role in shaping the next generation of successful businesses.
- Grow your Network: Opportunity to network with other angel investors and mentors, sharing insights and potentially co-investing in high-potential startups.
- For Corporate Bodies and Partners:
- Innovation and Collaboration: Partner with a program that fosters innovation and collaboration, providing access to cutting-edge startups and technologies.
- Strategic Partnerships: Identify and form strategic partnerships with startups that align with corporate goals and can add value to their business.
- Corporate Social Responsibility: Contribute to the growth of the African startup ecosystem, demonstrating a commitment to supporting local entrepreneurs and economic development.
- For the Tech Ecosystem at Large:
- Ecosystem Growth: Support the growth and development of the African tech ecosystem by nurturing and scaling promising startups.
- Knowledge Sharing: Facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration among entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts, driving innovation and progress.
- Economic Impact: Contribute to economic growth by supporting startups that create jobs, generate revenue, and drive technological advancements.
- Inclusive Development: Promote inclusive development by providing opportunities and resources to diverse and underrepresented founders, ensuring a more equitable tech ecosystem.
Who should apply?
- Founders with a tech-enabled solution in EduTech, AgriTech, Renewables, Digital Trade, Clean Tech, Smart Cities, SaaS, or Logistics using AI, VR, AR, or IoT, and have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with customers and 6-24 months of revenue.
- Your startup should be active in at least one Nigerian state, have a coachable team (including at least one female founder) with 12+ months invested, and be targeting a large or fast-growing market. Your business should be legally registered, have raised ₦1M+ from Founder, Family, Friends & Fans (FFFF), and plan to raise ₦25M-₦400M in equity or other forms by the program’s year end.
- Your current valuation does not exceed ₦1.5 billion.
For more information, visit TVC Labs.
