Sahara Sparks Marketplace
Empowering Startups to
Pitch, Connect, and Close
High Impact Investment Deals
Mlimani City Conference Centre, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
05th - 06th September
Sahara Sparks Marketplace
Sahara Sparks Marketplace, powered by Sahara Ventures, has consistently created a platform where high-potential startups meet opportunity. Since its inception, it has brought together over 150 founders, attracted 3,000+ startup participants, and facilitated more than 70 strategic partnerships across local, regional, and global ecosystems.
Designed to help startups pitch to strategic investors, connect with industry experts, and access exclusive deal rooms, the Marketplace has hosted innovators from Tanzania, Namibia, Nigeria, Kenya, Belgium, and India. With notable investors like Eureeca Crowdfunding, LoftyInc Capital, and Sanofi showing active interest, Sahara Accelerator continues to scale this impact - offering mentorship, fundraising support, and global exposure. In 2023, the platform shifted its focus to post-revenue early-stage startups, enabling them to build meaningful partnerships and unlock investment across borders.
Impact Revisited
Bridge to Investment
Investor Round Table
A private discussion forum where investors and stakeholders share insights, explore trends, and discuss potential collaborations in the startup ecosystem
Dealroom
A focused session for startups and investors to engage in deeper, one-on-one conversations about potential funding and partnerships
Pitching
A time-bound presentation where startups showcase their business, traction, and funding needs to attract investor interest
Previous Exhibitors
Startup, SME, Corporate
Sahara Sparks 2025
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Sahara Sparks 2025 is more than a milestone it's a movement. Whether you're a policymaker, investor, founder, creative, or changemaker, this is your platform to shape Africa's innovation narrative for the next decade
Let's revisit the impact. Rethink the strategy. Reignite growth
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