Startupbootcamp Cape Town is a leading accelerator focused on high-growth startups in blockchain, connected devices, payment solutions, capital markets and asset management, integrated supply chain, e-commerce, retailtech, insurtech, alternative financing, identity management, digital connectivity, data and behavioral analytics and enabling technologies.
The accelerator is anchored by leading corporate sponsors Old Mutual, RCS, BNP Paribas, Nedbank, Woolworths Financial Services, and PwC that will support and grow the program and selected startups. Global sponsors include Amazon Web Services, and Cisco.
Watch the Startupbootcamp Cape Town Demo Day 2017 video, showcasing 10 of the top African startups that are already changing and shaping the future of the continent. After three months of challenge and hard work, our cohort will be ready tell their story, and showcase their ventures to the world.
The 10 companies taking the stage have showcased some of the most innovative technologies in Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, Insurtech, Cross-border Payments, Social impact and more!
We invited everyone to attend, meet the startups and network with hundreds of investors, mentors, corporate sponsors, Startupbootcamp Program Directors from around the globe, and the African tech ecosystem.
Our 2018 FastTrack World Tour
Between February and May, we will visit the startup ecosystems in our FastTrack World Tour, supported by key partners at each city. The main goal of the tour is to deliver “real” value to the selected teams, including connections to investors and business partners.
*Please note that these are provisional dates and are subject to change
| DAY | MONTH | CITY | VENUE |
| 30 | January | Zurich | PricewaterhouseCoopers AG |
| 19 | February | Cape Town | RCS Group |
| 21 | February | Johannesburg | The Capital Empire |
| 26 | February | Gaborone | Travel Lodge Hotel |
| 28 | February | Harare | Celebration Center |
| 19 | March | Kigali | ImpactHub |
| 21 | March | Kampala | UAP Nakawa business park |
| 23 | March | Nairobi | UAP-Old Mutual Tower |
| 7 | April | Lagos | To be determined |
| 9 | April | Abidjan | To be determined |
| 12 | April | Accra | To be determined |
| 18 | April | Durban | To be determined |
| 24 | April | Dubai | To be determined |
| 26 | April | Cairo | To be determined |
| 9 | May | Johannesburg | To be determined |
| 14 | May | Tel Aviv | Campus Tel Aviv – A Google space |
| 16 | May | Paris | To be determined |
| 18 | May | London | To be determined |
| 22 | May | Cape Town | To be determined |
Over the 3 months program, 10 selected high potential startups from across the globe have accelerated their companies with the help of our team of first-class entrepreneurs, investors, and partners. In 3 months, the selected teams have achieved what normally would take you 18 months, by leveraging direct access to key contacts in the industry.
We provided each team with €15,000, access to 100+ highly engaged mentors from the FinTech, InsurTech and RegTech industries, free office space, and access to funding from a network of industry partners, investors and venture capital firms.
For more information on the 3-month accelerator programme Click here
Key Focus Areas
Alternative Finance
Analytics
Authentication & Identity Management
Big Data
Blockchain
Capital Markets & Asset Management
Connectivity
Cross-Border Payments
eCommerce
Enabling Technologies
Financial Inclusion
Identity Authentication
Insurance 2.0
Payment Solutions
Timeline
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Feb 21
Applications open
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May 24
Applications close
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Jul 10 – 13
Selection Days
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Aug 13
Program begins
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Nov 08
Demo Day
Upcoming Events
Kigali FastTrack – Cape Town – March 2018
Impact Hub
Kampala FastTrack – Cape Town – March 2018
UAP Nakawa business park
Why join the program?
3-Month Program
An intense 3-month program designed to support entrepreneurs scale their industry-changing technology businesses.
Masterclasses
Expert-led sessions covering all scaling fundamentals – from business model canvas, lean methodology to fundraising
Corporate Partners
Connections to the leading corporates in your industry for pilot projects, partnership opportunities, and as customers
Global Network
Unmatched access to a global network of mentors, corporate partners, industry experts, and alumni across 40+ countries
Tailored Mentorship
Over 1000 carefully selected mentors who provide hands-on support and valuable introductions
Coworking Space
Free desks for your entire team in a dynamic coworking space for the duration of the 3-month program
Living Expenses
€15K in cash per team to cover living expenses during the program
Perks & Discounts
More than €500K+ in exclusive partner deals from leading technology providers such as Amazon, HubSpot, SendGrid, and others
Alumni Growth Program
Continued post-program support far after the 3-month program through annual alumni only events, deals and tailored introductions
Industry Events
Exclusive opportunities to take part in leading Commerce conferences and events
Investor Access
Meet the most active VCs and Angel investors in your industry from around the world
Demo Day
A day to celebrate your achievements during the program with 400+ investors, corporates, mentors and press attendees
Ideal Test Market
CapeTown has a vibrant startup ecosystem. With one of the world’s best emerging economies, a high percentage of English speakers, Cape Town is fast becoming one of the most attractive startup hubs in the world. South Africa is the ideal test market to trial new technology and understand customer needs and wants. The public is fast becoming technology oriented, and fast and reliable connectivity is making its mark on the homes in and around Cape Town. The Mother City that is fast becoming the best place to grow your startup.
Startupbootcamp NXT
Upon completion of the program, startups will gain access to our extensive Global Alumni network. Furthermore, teams will be invited in our ‘SBC NXT’ Alumni support program, through which we provide 8 relevant Alumni services throughout the lifetime of the startups and beyond.
What we ask in return
In return, Startupbootcamp gets 8% equity in each company. We don’t take board seats, and we don’t get preferred shares. We strive to be the world’s most useful co-founders.
Contact
Website : https://www.startupbootcamp.org/accelerator/cape-town/
