Sahara Sparks | Investor Marketplace

Investor Marketplace at Sahara Sparks 2020

Forging connections with a potential VC, collaborator, or mentor can make all the difference to entrepreneurs. With this innovative VC-startup intimate session, Sahara Sparks will bring together key investors, and entrepreneurs with 1:1 meetings virtually, to help catalyze fruitful discussions for mutual benefit

These meetings will be only available for selected early-stage businesses after an initial round of shortlisting. Once selected, we will notify you.

Startup Registration Investor Registration

Sahara Sparks Marketplace

The Sahara Sparks Investor Marketplace is designed to help startups meet top VCs and Angel investors in their sector, understand what they are looking for, and take their startup to the next level. Sahara Sparks will curate one-on-one meetings with VCs and startups by sector, funding stage, and other criteria. These meetings will be only available for selected startups after an initial round of shortlisting. Once selected, we will notify you.

Here’s What You Need To Know

How can I be a part of these meetups?

To be part of Investors Marketplace, you must be registered. Dates and timings for the sessions will be shared upon shortlisting. All startups will undergo a round of shortlisting based on the registration form to ensure relevant matches.

If selected, the entrepreneur will be notified by mail and will be required to buy the tickets (link will be provided) for confirmation of participation. Details regarding format and further details will be shared with the confirmed participants via mail.

Can I still participate if my company does not have a prototype/MVP?

Unfortunately, no. Startups who wish to participate must at least have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with traction. Below are the criteria for the specific tracks.

Seed Investment

Registered business with existing product/service/technology.

Market & customer validation.

Growth & traction.

Must have a minimum of 50% black equity holders.

Series A Investment

Must be trading for a minimum of 18 months.

Must have accounting & financial records (minimum of signed & up to date Management Accounts) prepared by a professional member (i.e SAICA, ACCA or SAIPA for SA).

Must be owner managed.

Must have achieved minimum revenues of USD 6,100[ R100, 000 ] (cumulatively) since inception.

Must have a minimum of 50% black equity holders.