The countdown is over! Tomorrow, three standout startups from across Africa take the virtual stage at the ABAN Venture Showcase powered by SAIS, where innovation meets investment.
These startups are redefining what’s possible in agriculture and technology across the continent. Selected through a rigorous evaluation and voting process by angel investors trained through the SAIS Investment Readiness Programme, each of these ventures has proven they are ready to pitch and scale.
Jodoor is turning hydroponics into investable financial products. Their innovative “Farm-as-a-Financial-Product” model is backed by patented IP and has already raised $500,000. It’s a bold step toward making food production more accessible, scalable, and profitable for both farmers and investors.
Urban Greens is building the future of urban farming. With IoT-enabled systems that bundle credit access, input supply, and produce offtake, they’re empowering small-scale urban farmers to thrive in even the tightest spaces, while ensuring sustainability and profitability.
LimaBot is transforming agricultural extension with artificial intelligence. Their platform delivers agri-advisory services via USSD, SMS, and WhatsApp, already reaching over 12,000 farmers. It’s AI for real impact, meeting farmers where they are with tools they can use.
The ABAN Venture Showcase, in partnership with SAIS (Scaling Digital Agriculture Innovations through Startups), is more than a pitching event. It’s a platform that connects investment-ready startups with Africa’s growing pool of angel investors, building a pipeline for local capital to support high-impact innovation.
These startups are proof that Africa doesn’t lack ideas; it needs intentional funding, smart partnerships, and the kind of visibility this showcase provides.
So, what’s next? Join us tomorrow, July 23rd at 3:00 PM GMT, to see these founders in action.
