Complimentary Investor Pass

The application-only investor pass for curated Investor Hours.

Apply to join Africa Startup Festival as a confirmed investor in Investor Hours. This pass grants access to investor meetings only and does not include the main event program. Each application is reviewed individually to keep the room focused on active investors who are ready to meet exceptional founders.

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What’s included

The investor experience you actually want.

✓Access to Investor Hours meetings only
✓Does not include access to the main event program
✓2–3 curated Investor Hours meetings
✓Access to exhibitions
✓Access to ASF mobile app for networking and confirmed meetings
✓Individual application review and investor support

What we ask in return

✓Review your founder matches
✓Confirm your meetings before the deadline
✓Attend your scheduled meetings
✓Submit feedback after the event

How it works

One application, a curated investor experience.

The complimentary pass is reviewed manually to ensure every approved investor is aligned with the founder matching process and the objectives of Investor Hours. This pass provides access to Investor Hours meetings and exhibitions only. For full access to the main event program, you’ll need a Gold Investor Pass.

Step 1

Submit your application with your investor profile.

Step 2

Our team reviews your profile and investor thesis before giving a decision.

Step 3

If approved, you’ll receive confirmation and Investor Hours details.

Investor Application

Apply for the Complimentary Investor Pass.

Complete the application below and confirm that you’ve read the policy before submitting. This pass grants access to Investor Hours meetings and exhibitions only, and does not include the main event program. Applications are reviewed individually and approval is not automatic.