Latitude59, the flagship tech and startup event of Estonia, is set to host its first-ever edition in Kenya, on December 6, 2023.
This event will showcase the most innovative startups from across the continent following the selection of the TOP 9 startups set to pitch at the Latitude59 Pitch Competition Finals.
Latitude59 initiated the L59 Pitch Competition for its 2023 Kenya Edition in collaboration with Startup Wise Guys, a leading European accelerator. Over 100 applications were received from diverse corners of Africa and only 20% of the applicants earned the opportunity to pitch at the prefinals, and now the stage is set for the TOP 9 finalists.
Meet the Top 9 Latitude59 Startups:
- •MyShule: A safe and reliable school transport solution leveraging platform technology and analytics-driven operations.
- •Skizaa: Supporting NGOs and NonProfits with data collection and analysis in last-mile schools across Sub-Saharan Africa.
- •Kiotapay: Empowering property owners with a platform to automate operations, bill tenants, and manage finances seamlessly.
- •ZofiCash: A digital financial platform addressing employees’ financial emergencies before the 30-day pay cycle.
- •Chumz.io: Developer of a gamified savings product that utilizes behavioral psychology to help individuals save at a low cost.
- •Iamnativ: An award-winning platform connecting the best media crews and creatives in Africa with the global market.
- •Kidaftari ERP: An innovative ERP that automates payments, receipts, and reduces frequent bank reconciliation.
- •ToffeeTribe: Repurposing restaurants into co-working spaces, uniting Africa’s remote workers.
- •Pakia Transport: An e-logistics platform aimed at solving logistics problems for individuals and manufacturing companies.
Prizes Galore:
The Latitude59 Pitch Competition offers these startups an invaluable chance to pitch in front of a live audience of 500 people, including an international jury of startup experts and fund managers. Additionally, the prize pool includes:
- •A fast-tracked spot to the semi-finals of the Latitude59 2024 Pitch Competition in Tallinn, Estonia, with a trip fully paid by Latitude59.
- •$20K in Infobip service credits.
- •A spot in Startup Wise Guys’ next Africa program, with an opportunity to be fast-tracked to an investment ticket of €100K.
- •Legal counseling by KTA Advocates.
- •Complimentary co-working membership packages for the top three teams by Nairobi Garage.
- •Spurt Group’s offering of a 20% discount and a six-month complimentary subscription to Sync!, along with a bespoke people strategy session for the winner.