âš The Dakar SlushâD 2025 Impact Report is now available.
đ To access the full report:
âą French version: https://t.co/3belgYkkv2
âą English version: https://t.co/mOewLIRITG
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Through these preview pages and key figures, we invite you to explore the official DKSD25 Impact Report for a comprehensive overview of the results, insights, and forward-looking perspectives it outlines for the ecosystem.
đŻ On October 9â10, 2025, Dakar hosted the first SlushâD edition in Francophone Africa â a deliberate and strategic milestone designed to sustainably serve the innovation ecosystem in West Africa.
This report provides data-backed analysis of two intense days, preceded by a strategic pre-opening activity.
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đ Key Figures
âą 895 participants
âą 410+ companies represented
âą 77.4% networking opt-in rate
âą 305 structured interactions (meetings & discussions)
âą 1,580 expressions of interest between startups and investors
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đŒ Investor Focus
Dakar SlushâD 2025 was not simply a gathering of entrepreneurs, but a space for qualified and intentional matchmaking.
â Presence of institutional investors, early-stage funds, and business angels
â Active participation from managing partners and recognized funds
â Strong interest in startups at pre-seed, MVP, and growth stages
â 188 investment interest selections recorded
đ The signal is clear:
capital is looking closely at West Africa â provided founders are prepared and deal flow is structured.
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đ Beyond the Numbers: A Confirmed Vision
Dakar SlushâD 2025 reaffirmed its vision:
to reveal a new wave of founders emerging from Dakar.
How?
đ A genuine convergence of founders, investors, public decision-makers, and the diaspora
đ A deliberate bridge between Francophone and Anglophone Africa
đ A space centered on the quality of connections â not just visibility
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đ Hackathon Focus
In just 6 days:
âą 540 expressions of interest
âą 220+ projects submitted
âą 2 projects awarded for the digitalization of the Museum of Black Civilizations
đŁ Senegalese and African youth sent a strong message:
they are ready to lead digital, cultural, and creative transformation at the regional level.
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đ The Dakar SlushâD 2025 Impact Report marks a first milestone â and opens the way for a more intentional, measurable, and collective approach to ecosystem building.
#DakarSlushD #ImpactReport #EcosystemBuilding #FounderFirst #DataForImpact #InnovationAfrica
What a month. Weâve been processing, learning, and nowâmeasuring.
When we set out to build Dakar SlushâD, the promise was simple: not just another tech event. We wanted outcomes. Data. Follow-through. Today we are happy to share a preview of our Impact Reportâthe first chapter in making our ecosystem more intentional and evidence-driven.
Early signals (sneak peek):
âą895 participants from 410 companies across 29 countries
âą305 targeted interactions (235 meetings + 70 chats) in the Deal Zone
âą77.4% opted into networking; ~35% meeting acceptance rate
âąStrong interest clusters: Product Dev, Agriculture, Finance, E-commerce
âąDozens of founderâinvestor follow-ups now in motion
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What did we learn?
âąQuality over quantity winsâcuration matters.
âąThereâs still a capital supply gap; we need more investors at the table.
âąCross-sector conversations (Agri Ă Fintech Ă AI Ă CCI) are where new playbooks emerge.
âąData isnât a ânice to haveââitâs how we de-risk ecosystems.
Weâll publish the full DKSD25 Impact Report shortly (methodology, insights, and next steps). If youâd like a copy in your inbox: drop âImpactâ in the comments or DM your email.
Grateful to the team, partners, speakers, volunteers, and the founders who showed up with courage. This is only the beginning.
#DakarSlushD #RootsAndHorizons #Acagrove #EcosystemBuilding #FounderFirst #DataForImpact
âš What made Dakar SlushâD special?
Two pre-events â each with its own unique flavor â bringing a fresh breeze of energy and connection to the journey!
â It all started with two pre-events.
The first, held in August, was a vibrant networking mixer â âDakar Tech Connectâ â gathering founders, ecosystem builders, and innovators to set the tone.
The second took place just one day before the main event⊠and it was a powerful one!
đWomenâs Invest Connect | Invest@Her â A bold bet on competitiveness and innovation led by women.
On the eve of Dakar SlushâD, October 8th, leading founders, executives, and investors from across the sub-region gathered at The Third, united by a shared conviction beautifully captured by Evelyn Tall, a pioneer in finance and investment:
âThe Africa of tomorrow will be built with women at the heart of innovation, investment, and leadership.â đâš
Through inspiring panels, powerful conversations, and authentic connections, the day explored how to build a more inclusive and competitive ecosystem â one where capital, ideas, and talent converge, and women stand as true changemakers.
The day closed with a historic moment:
đ« participants joined hands to pledge the creation of the first multi-country network in Francophone Africa dedicated to advancing inclusion and strengthening collaboration among women leaders in innovation and investment.
Heartfelt thanks to UN Women Senegal, to The Third for hosting, and to all the women and men driving this movement forward.
The spark has been lit â and it will keep shining. đ„
#DakarSlushD #WomensInvestConnect #InvestAtHer #RootsAndHorizons #WomenInLeadership #Innovation #Inclusion #AfricaRising #WomenEmpowerment
@onufemmesSN@ArletteMvondo@MHouinato@cgf_bourse
âš What made Dakar SlushâD special?
Two pre-events â each with its own unique flavor â bringing a fresh breeze of energy and connection to the journey!
â It all started with two pre-events.
The first, held in August, was a vibrant networking mixer â âDakar Tech Connectâ â gathering founders, ecosystem builders, and innovators to set the tone.
The second took place just one day before the main event⊠and it was a powerful one!
đWomenâs Invest Connect | Invest@Her â A bold bet on competitiveness and innovation led by women.
On the eve of Dakar SlushâD, October 8th, leading founders, executives, and investors from across the sub-region gathered at The Third, united by a shared conviction beautifully captured by Evelyn Tall, a pioneer in finance and investment:
âThe Africa of tomorrow will be built with women at the heart of innovation, investment, and leadership.â đâš
Through inspiring panels, powerful conversations, and authentic connections, the day explored how to build a more inclusive and competitive ecosystem â one where capital, ideas, and talent converge, and women stand as true changemakers.
The day closed with a historic moment:
đ« participants joined hands to pledge the creation of the first multi-country network in Francophone Africa dedicated to advancing inclusion and strengthening collaboration among women leaders in innovation and investment.
Heartfelt thanks to UN Women Senegal, to The Third for hosting, and to all the women and men driving this movement forward.
The spark has been lit â and it will keep shining. đ„
#DakarSlushD #WomensInvestConnect #InvestAtHer #RootsAndHorizons #WomenInLeadership #Innovation #Inclusion #AfricaRising #WomenEmpowerment
@onufemmesSN@ArletteMvondo@MHouinato@cgf_bourse
đž The highlights of Dakar SlushâD 2025 | #DKSD25 are now live!
Relive the most inspiring moments of Dakar SlushâD 2025 â two incredible days of innovation, connection, and ideas (October 9â10), preceded by the empowering pre-event Womenâs Invest Connect | Invest@Her on October 8. đ«
đđŸ Explore and share the official photo albums:
âą â Womenâs Invest Connect | Invest@Her â October 8, 2025
đ https://t.co/G1HsJCbp2m
âą â Dakar SlushâD â Day 1: October 9, 2025:
Link1
đ https://t.co/E9bP7Y4nvA
Link2
https://t.co/LvX2O4H5Vv
âą â Dakar SlushâD â Day 2: October 10, 2025
đ Link 1 https://t.co/i8vFBsTIRf
Link 2 https://t.co/XKb1VXxHGG
Moments of vision, connection, creativity, and collective energy â where capital, ideas, and talent came together under the theme âRoots & Horizons.â đâš
Thank you to everyone for your presence, engagement, and support.
This is only the beginning. đ
#DakarSlushD2025 #DakarSlushd #WomensInvestConnect #RootsAndHorizons #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Investment #TechAfrica #AfricaRising