ICJ, Kazana to Host Third Open Pitch Competition for Startups in Ethiopia with Potential $500,000 Investment

Inclusion Japan (ICJ), a Tokyo-based venture capital firm, and Kazana Group, an Ethiopian-based holding company, have announced the launch of their 3rd round of open pitch competition for startups in Ethiopia.

The competition, scheduled to be hosted at the ALX Tech Hub on August 15, 2023, provides local entrepreneurs with a chance to secure funding and future investment opportunities.

As part of this initiative, ICJ and Kazana Group will offer a cash prize of 100,000 Birr to the winning company. Additionally, the winning startup will have the potential to receive up to $500,000 in future investments from ICJ.

Start-ups looking to participate in the competition must submit a 10-minute pitch video showcasing their ideas and business model by August 7th, 2023, to the email address: [email protected].

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ICJ, Kazana Offer Ethiopian Startups Opportunity to Secure Up to $500,000 in Funding, Announce GoodayOn Nearing Investment Closure

The Tokyo-based venture capital firm Inclusion Japan (ICJ), in partnership with Kazana Group, calls on Ethiopian startups with pitch-ready ideas looking to secure significant capital funds, to take advantage of its upcoming exclusive event with an opportunity to secure capital ranging from $100,000 to $500,000.

Local startups applying for the opportunity will have the chance to meet and discuss with senior executives from ICJ and Kazana Group where they can pitch their ideas, as well as have a chance to become one of the eight startup businesses to receive a 100,000 birr prize along with the prospect of future investment from ICJ for a winning pitch.

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Japanese VC, Kazana to Invest $100 million in Ethiopian Startups

The Tokyo-based venture capital firm Inclusion Japan (ICJ) in partnership with the early-stage startup investor Kazana Fund, is set to fund startups in Ethiopia allocating $100 million.

The two companies call on Ethiopian startups with pitch-ready ideas looking to secure significant capital funds, to take advantage of its upcoming exclusive event with an opportunity to secure capital ranging from $100,000 to $500,000.

Local startups applying for the opportunity will have the chance to meet and discuss with senior executives from ICJ and Kazana Fund, where they can pitch their ideas as well as have a chance to become one of the eight startup businesses to receive a 100,000-birr prize along...

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