AFRICAN BUSINESSES WORTH KNOWING.

A Mint Africa initiative created to discover and showcase African businesses with compelling products, services and stories.

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This initiative is not for everyone... But

We look beyond size and popularity. We’re interested in businesses with a clear idea, a compelling story and something meaningful to contribute.

WHO QUALIFIES?

We are looking for businesses that are:

  • African-owned or operating in Africa

  • Actively trading or building

  • Offering a defined product or service

  • Solving a relevant problem

  • Demonstrating potential, originality or impact

YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE THE BIGGEST BUSINESS IN THE ROOM.

You need a business worth putting in front of the room.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

VISIBILITY

Introduce your business to a new audience.

POSITIONING

Present your business, proposition and story clearly.

NETWORK

Become part of a growing network of African businesses.

OPPORTUNITY

Increase the opportunity for future conversations, partnerships and connections.

HOW IT WORKS

01 — APPLY

Tell us about your business.

02 — REVIEW

Our team reviews submissions.

03 — SELECTION

Selected businesses are contacted.

04 — FEATURE

We develop and publish the spotlight.

BUILDING SOMETHING WORTH KNOWING?

Founder’s Spotlight is free to apply.

If you’re building a business with a story worth telling, the world would love to hear it.

APPLY FOR THE FOUNDER’S SPOTLIGHT →