Business Selection Criteria

Dealroom 2024 - Review the eligibility requirements below

Eligibility

Who Should Apply

Businesses must meet the following criteria to be considered for the Deal Room selection process.

1

Sector

Agribusinesses operating in priority food systems sectors including: agribusiness, renewable energy, agri-technology, information & communication, manufacturing, transportation, livestock, and related value-chain services.

2

Country

The business must be legally registered and operating in Africa. Preference is given to businesses with operations or demonstrable impact in Sub-Saharan Africa and North Africa.

3

Stage of Business

The business must be past the ideation stage - at minimum a growth-stage enterprise that has been operating for at least two years with a proven business model, paying customers, and a clear scaling strategy.

4

Ticket Size

Investment ticket sizes considered for Deal Room participants:

$100K – $500K $500K – $1M $1M – $5M $5M+
5

Financial Instruments

Businesses may be seeking equity investment, debt financing, blended finance, grants, or a combination. The Deal Room connects companies with investors offering a variety of instruments suited to their growth stage.

6

Innovation

Preference is given to businesses demonstrating innovation in their products, services, processes, or business models - particularly those leveraging technology, data, or novel approaches to address food systems challenges.

Application Requirements

Ready to apply?

If your business meets the criteria above, we invite you to complete the Deal Room profile submission. Ensure you have your company overview, financial data, and growth plan ready before starting the form.

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