Live Pitch Competition
Africa Deal Room
The Africa Deal Room is DEC's flagship startup pitch competition, connecting early-stage founders with investors, mentors, and a live audience of 1,500+ ecosystem builders. Applications for the 2026 cohort open soon.
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Pitch Live
Selected founders pitch to a panel of investors and industry leaders in front of a live audience and global livestream.
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Win Investment
Top pitches receive funding, mentorship opportunities, and direct introductions to the DEC investor network.
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Get Seen
Even without winning, pitching at DEC puts your startup in front of Africa’s most engaged digital ecosystem.