GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Up to $500k per deal, equity-based (targeting ~10% ownership).
Rolling submissions — no fixed deadline.
FUNDING TYPE
Venture Capital
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
No public acceptance rate is given, but this is an active VC fund with a focused Africa-only mandate.
Applications are rolling, so there is no single deadline creating a bottleneck. Competition comes from African tech startups continent-wide, and the fund seeks a meaningful ownership stake, so they are selective about fit and growth potential.
WHAT IT TAKES
Review thesis fit — confirm your startup is African, tech-focused, and at pre-seed or seed stage — 1–2 hours
Prepare core materials — pitch deck, financials, and a clear growth story — 1–2 weeks
Submit application via ingressive capital.com — Under 1 hour
WORTH KNOWING
Ingressive Capital explicitly positions itself as an operational partner, not just a check-writer — founders cite help with client introductions, institutional partnerships, and recruitment. Highlighting where you need that kind of hands-on support could strengthen your application.
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