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Pitch2Scale Africa Competition

Pitch at MMC 7.0 for $10k, mentorship, and market access across Africa.

Organizer: 234Finance
Deadline: November 15, 2025 (in 14 days)
Categories: Competition, Challenge, Funding Opportunity, Event
Regions: Rwanda, Burundi, Liberia, Tanzania, Benin, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, Sudan, Central African Republic, Djibouti, South Africa, Madagascar, Tunisia, Gambia, Togo, Equatorial Guinea, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Botswana, Mozambique, Comoros, Mauritius, Morocco, Ghana, Algeria, Chad, Cabo Verde, Namibia, Somalia, Niger, Seychelles, Congo, Zimbabwe, Senegal, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Mali, Eritrea, South Sudan, Egypt, Gabon, Malawi, Angola, Eswatini, Uganda, Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Lesotho, Ethiopia, Sao Tome & Principe, Libya, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, DR Congo
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The Pitch2Scale 2025 Competition will run alongside Mentor Matchup Challenge (MMC) 7.0 in Lagos this December. Developed with angel investor Sam Uduma, the initiative focuses on helping African founders gain visibility, connect with capital, and access targeted mentorship and market opportunities. One standout entrepreneur will secure a $10,000 investment plus strategic support to scale.

Program Snapshot

  • Name: Pitch2Scale 2025 Competition (at MMC 7.0)
  • Organizer: 234Finance (in partnership with investor Sam Uduma)
  • Theme (MMC 7.0): “Building Bridges for Equitable Trade”
  • Venue & Dates: Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island — 4–5 December 2025
  • Application Deadline: 15 November 2025, 11:59 PM WAT (GMT+1)

Who Should Apply

  • Target founders: High-potential African entrepreneurs seeking funding, mentorship, and market access
  • Sectors: agriculture, manufacturing, energy, hospitality & tourism, creative economy
  • Geography: Delegates and stakeholders expected from Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Kenya, South Africa, Zambia, Mozambique, and other African markets

Offer & Benefits

  • Funding: $10,000 investment funding for the winner
  • Strategic support: Guidance to scale operations and optimize performance
  • Mentorship & networks: Access to mentors, partners, and potential funders
  • Visibility: Pitch to a panel and a large, pan-African audience at MMC 7.0

Selection & Exposure

  • Judging panel: Angel investors, business accelerators, financial institutions, and policymakers
  • Event platform: More than 30 speakers and 1,000+ delegates and exhibitors expected
  • Outcomes: Feedback on growth strategy, relationship-building with investors, and exposure to market opportunities

Event Context

  • About MMC 7.0: A two-day gathering spotlighting value addition, industrialization, and regional integration for African entrepreneurs
  • Beyond the competition: Mentorship clinics, free financial advisory, masterclasses, exhibition opportunities, and partnership forums

How to Apply

  • Application window: Open now; closes 15 November 2025, 11:59 PM WAT (GMT+1)
  • Where to register: Via the MMC website (234Finance MMC page) or the official application link shared by the organizers

The Pitch2Scale 2025 Competition provides a focused platform for founders across Africa to present investor-ready solutions and forge partnerships. As part of MMC 7.0’s broader effort to strengthen continental trade and enterprise, it offers a clear pathway to capital, mentorship, and scale—anchored in a pan-African community of entrepreneurs and ecosystem leaders.

Pitch2Scale 2025 Competition | 234Finance (MMC 7.0)