OxFounders in Nairobi
Africa Launch of OxFounders Global
fri 15 November | 2pm-6pm | nairobi
We're thrilled to be in Nairobi as part of the official launch of OxFounders in Africa. We're hosting a pitch showcase for 10 early-stage startups selected from across the country's leading innovation hubs, together with over 100 investors, entrepreneurs, ecosystem leaders, and significant expected media coverage. This will be a big one!
This is the first ever time the Oxford and Kenyan startup ecosystems come
together for an event of this kind.
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You can expect to hear from and network with experts in technology and innovation, as well as interact with the founders building Kenya's future.
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Meet some of our guests of honour:
Dr. Tonny Omwansa, PhD
CEO
Kenya National Innovation Agency
Mercy Kimalat
CEO
ASSEK
Enos Masinde Weswa
Director
UK-Kenya Tech Hub
Mareme Dieng
Partner, Africa
500 Global
Christine Namara
Partner
Flat6Labs
Anne Lawi
Managing Director
Impacc Africa
Kosen Kenta
Programme Manager
Antler Nairobi
Charmaine Hayden
Founding Partner
GOODSoil VC
Virtual Jury Member
Anas Ben Medjoub
Managing Director
Ryad VC
Virtual Jury Member
Uwem Uwemakpam
Head of Investment
Launch Africa Ventures
Virtual Jury Member
Dillon Roberts
Angel Investor
Virtual Jury Member
and more!
Our startups will receive exposure to leading international investors, both virtually and in-person.
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We've also worked hard across the ecosystem to make sure we involve the best innovation hubs. Here are our ecosystem partners and supporters:
We will also be welcoming representatives from many of Kenya's most important venture funds and angel groups, as well as our virtual panel of judges from the UK.​
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Don't miss out. Apply to join here - spaces are limited. 🔥