Bloomberg announced, with much fanfare, the application period for the highly anticipated "Africa Startups to Watch List 2024." This list is a prestigious record of innovative startups on the African continent that is best positioned for exponential growth and great impact. Gracing this platform will be budding companies of unparalleled promise in technology, finance, agriculture, healthcare, among other fields, on an international level.
The "Africa Startups to Watch List" forms part of Bloomberg's ongoing commitment to support and promote entrepreneurship across different parts of the world. The effort not only celebrates the ingenuity and resilience of African startups but also focuses on securing investors, collaborators, and customers on the global stage. In years gone by, startups on the list have leveraged exposure to attract funding, forge strategic partnerships, and scale their operations internationally.
Applications for 2024 are now open, and startups from around the world can compete. Startups applying must be headquartered in Africa, show innovative solutions, and also show great potential for growth and scalability. This year, Bloomberg intends to look further at the diversifying sectors driving economic growth across Africa, from fintech to sustainable energy, among many others.
The application process is not very complex. To apply, interested startups will have to visit the Bloomberg website and provide highly detailed information relative to their business, mission, and growth strategy. Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee made up of experts from different sectors based on creativeness, impact, and growth potential. The applications will close on 15 December 2023, while the final list will be released at the beginning of 2024.
The advantages accruing to startups that make it to this final list are many. Among many other things, such startups will enjoy better visibility and access to Bloomberg's vast resources in media exposure, mentorship by experts, and networking opportunities with some of the most renowned figures across the global business ecosystem. Exposure from this prestigious list also greatly increases a startup's credibility and makes it an exciting prospect for investors.
This is a call for all African startups that would like to take their ventures to the next level. Be it to influence markets and ensure economic growth, companies listed on the "Africa Startups to Watch List 2024" will no doubt play decisive roles in shaping the future of business across the continent.
Please visit the Bloomberg website to learn more about how to apply and to read stories about this year's and previous year's successes. It's your chance to tell the story of your startup journey and its drive for innovation and join the ever-thriving scenes of entrepreneurship in Africa.
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Author: Emily Collins
