African Startups Complete 500 Startups Accelerator Programme South african on demand cleaning startup sweepsouth and ghanaian sme marketing solution kudobuzz have graduated from the silicon valley based 500 startups accelerator programme, with the co founder of the former advising more african startups to apply to the respected incubator. Since making our first investment in africa in 2011, 500 global has built a portfolio of 100 africa headquartered companies through our venture funds and accelerator programs, while also supporting the development of 40 local investors through dedicated venture education initiatives.
Eleven African Startups Selected To Google For Startups Accelerator Ai We accelerate africa’s bold and visionary founders in the earliest stages of building global businesses that solve africa’s biggest challenges. A three month hybrid accelerator program for growth stage technology startups. the accelerator program is designed to bring the best of google's programs, products, people and technology. Nairobi will serve as host for three programs run by undp and 500 global. the programs are co designed to support startups at every stage, from early to growth, by offering tailored acceleration programs appropriate to each startup’s level of maturity. By anchoring these latest programs in nairobi, 500 global and undp are betting on the city’s position as a continental innovation hub while seeking to scale africa’s next generation of founders, investors, and ecosystem builders.
500 Startups Announces Changes To Its Accelerator Program Nairobi will serve as host for three programs run by undp and 500 global. the programs are co designed to support startups at every stage, from early to growth, by offering tailored acceleration programs appropriate to each startup’s level of maturity. By anchoring these latest programs in nairobi, 500 global and undp are betting on the city’s position as a continental innovation hub while seeking to scale africa’s next generation of founders, investors, and ecosystem builders. On august 18, 2025, in nairobi, kenya, 500 global, one of the world’s leading venture capital firms, and the united nations development programme (undp) announced the launch of three joint founder programs to strengthen africa’s innovation ecosystem. Google has announced the selection of 15 exceptional startups for the google for startups accelerator: africa class 9, highlighting the continent’s burgeoning innovation scene and its commitment to leveraging artificial intelligence (ai) for impact. Nairobi, kenya — august 18, 2025 — leading venture capital firm 500 global and the united nations development programme (undp) have launched three new innovation programs based in nairobi to support startups across africa at early to growth stages. As africa’s start up scene matures amid tighter capital and tougher investor scrutiny, acceleration programmes are evolving beyond funding to build networks, markets, and venture talent.
Giga Accelerator Open To African Tech Startups Startup Africa On august 18, 2025, in nairobi, kenya, 500 global, one of the world’s leading venture capital firms, and the united nations development programme (undp) announced the launch of three joint founder programs to strengthen africa’s innovation ecosystem. Google has announced the selection of 15 exceptional startups for the google for startups accelerator: africa class 9, highlighting the continent’s burgeoning innovation scene and its commitment to leveraging artificial intelligence (ai) for impact. Nairobi, kenya — august 18, 2025 — leading venture capital firm 500 global and the united nations development programme (undp) have launched three new innovation programs based in nairobi to support startups across africa at early to growth stages. As africa’s start up scene matures amid tighter capital and tougher investor scrutiny, acceleration programmes are evolving beyond funding to build networks, markets, and venture talent.
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