Our Partners

Our current partner networks on the continent and in Silicon Valley, present an integrated, multi-stakeholder technology advisory platform that guides the partnership network for Lions@frica. The partners are collectively responsible for the maximization of partner resources and pursuing further growth of the network. 

      The 4 Cs of the LIONS@frica Partnership Network

  • Capacity: Strengthening the capacity of African startups, entrepreneurs, and innovators to compete in the global marketplace through training, business exchanges, and competitions.
  • Connectivity: Providing a global platform for the most innovative companies from across Africa to showcase their products.
  • Credibility: Launching promotional campaigns to bring credibility to Africa’s emerging innovation and startup ecosystem.
  • Capital: Driving investment from both local and international private capital sources to technology-driven small and growing businesses  across multi-sectors.

For Startups

LIONS@frica Managing Partners, the African Technology Foundation, are focused on providing African startups with the tools and resources that they need to globalize their operations    >>>>>>>>

For Angel Investors

Connecting  African venture networks, supporting new investors and connecting African investors to their global counterparts,the African Business Angels Network is a key resource for driving investor engagement       >>>>>>>> 

For Ecosystems

We work with global ecosystem catalysts that are willing to partner with creative entrepreneurs, startups and organisations on the continents to discover better ways to unlock venture creation resources and meet the growing market demand.​     

The African Business Angels Network (ABAN)

ABAN was founded in early 2015 to support the development of early stage investor networks across the continent and to grow the cohort of early stage investors excited about the opportunities in Africa. The ABAN Annual Summit brings together angel investors and the venture capital community, alongside corporate partners and government representatives from across the continent to exchange best practices, share lessons learned and shape the roadmap for early stage investing in the future.

Edutainment Africa

Edutainment Africa is our media platform that enables us to work with public and private sector focused program partners, as well as individuals and institutions, to catalyze industry growth and development across the media value chain. The Edutainment network consists of media, technology and Afro-story telling enthusiasts that are committed to applying global tools and resources towards the African media renaissance with a specific focus on technology, education and entrepreneurship.

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