FWD Accelerator

Tailor-made program designed to support the growth and development of African tech startups. Supported by @WariobaVentures and @SNDBX_Space

[FWD Accelerator @FWDaccelerator]

FWD Accelerator, in partnership with @wariobaventures & @SNDBX_space is excited to announce the finalists for our '23 Cohort. @FWDaccelerator supports and showcases products/solutions that harness the power of technology to drive sustainable transformation. Meet our finalists: ⏩

[wariobaventures @wariobaventures]

Thanks for everyone who showed up to our @FWDaccelerator event earlier today. It was good to have @FSDTanzania , @Funguo_Tz , @SEAFGlobal and @UNCDF #Tanzania on a panel sharing their experience and knowledge on importance of partnerships when it comes to ecosystem growth.

[FWD Accelerator @FWDaccelerator]

“On blended capital- it partially derisks the investment for the financier and reduces the total cost of capital for the entrepreneur.” - Ezra Musoke @DarajaImpact

[FWD Accelerator @FWDaccelerator]

“Startups need to look into the concept of blended finance, that is grants + commercial capital. Grants shouldn’t be coming to the business to pay salaries but to develop your product.” - Ezra Musoke @DarajaImpact

[FWD Accelerator @FWDaccelerator]

“Pain points on partnership between startups and established organizations:
- Misalignment of objectives and goals
- Rigidness of companies
- Communication gap between the startups and established companies with industry knowledge.” - Tunu Yongolo @Funguo_Tz

[FWD Accelerator @FWDaccelerator]

“Know where you want to get to, know your value proposition, what is your revenue generator, what have you put in and what do you need.”

Eric Massinda, @FSDTanzania @ElSenorRico

[FWD Accelerator @FWDaccelerator]

“The key to partnerships is relationships. Looking for investment is a process, if investment is what you are looking for you need to start building relationships.” - Ivana Damjanov, @UNCDF Tanzania. @PesaTechAfrica

[FWD Accelerator @FWDaccelerator]

🗓️ Mark your calendars!

On 30th June, FWD & WV Angels invite you to delve into the corridors of partnership, unlocking possibilities for success and ecosystem growth through collaboration & innovative approaches.

To RSVP, visit https://t.co/AW1TVWBNgT. Limited spaces!

[SNDBX Space @SNDBX_space]

Dawa Mkononi x WV Angels Network support is an illustration of the need and importance of local angel investors networks for the growth of our ecosystem. Hongereni @daktarimkononi and team and thank you to @wariobaventures for the trust and support. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 CC: @EAVCA 🚀

[FWD Accelerator @FWDaccelerator]

Congratulations to Dawa Mkononi, a Tanzanian B2B healthcare supply chain startup, for unlocking funding worth three times the #investment received from WV Angels Network under @wariobaventures. Read more: https://t.co/hTREMRkoCP

[SNDBX Space @SNDBX_space]

An honor to have you at SNDBX. A warm and candid engagement with Vice President @KamalaHarris yesterday at SNDBX, as part of her tour in Tanzania. Karibu tena SNDBX, karibu tena #Tanzania 🇹��. @WhiteHouse

[FWD Accelerator @FWDaccelerator]

Founder of Amala App, @mexinamiel, on stage at #RingTheBell2023 Dar es Salaam event sharing the impact of providing services to women-owned business and potential of expanding Amala services to VICOBA. #digitALL #IWD2023

[FWD Accelerator @FWDaccelerator]

Day 1 of #SankalpAfrica2023 has been full of insightful discussions, learning, and networking. Looking forward to another day of impactful connections!

[FWD Accelerator @FWDaccelerator]

We will be @SankalpForum this week. Are you attending? Our startups will also be exhibiting their work and solutions. Stop by the launchpad area and come say hello! #SankalpSummit23

[martin warioba @martinwarioba]

Great event, great conversations about #startup ecosystem in #Africa and the importance of building sustainable and growing business as well as enabling local angel investors to exit so they can re-invest again. Thanks @kenyanwalstreet for having @wariobaventures in the house.

[ęłïxmł🐥 @elixml]

Congratulation @mexinamiel and @Amalasystem Team.

[FWD Accelerator @FWDaccelerator]

⏩ E-MAZAO, an advanced supply chain aggregation service that manages the relationship between farmers, their respective associations, storage facilities, suppliers and service providers. 🔗 https://t.co/SAOuhk6jZv

[FWD Accelerator @FWDaccelerator]

FWD Accelerator, in partnership with @wariobaventures & @SNDBX_space is excited to announce the finalists for our '23 Cohort. @FWDaccelerator supports and showcases products/solutions that harness the power of technology to drive sustainable transformation. Meet our finalists: ⏩

[FWD Accelerator @FWDaccelerator]

⏩ WAGA, "The Wanted Garage" - ♻️ recycling & re-using lithium-ion batteries and producing durable and affordable battery powered products. Welcome onboard @wagatanzania 🔗 https://t.co/gHvR1297h1