Agtech and Food Security
Startups utilizing technology to improve and boost agricultural productivity.
Greentech Africa 2025: The Future of Sustainability
Supporting innovative startups accelerating the shift toward sustainable development across Africa.
The Sustainability Crisis in Africa
Africa suffers from the effects of climate change, with far-reaching economic and environmental consequences.
Around 45% of the region is affected by desertification and degradation, depleting their oceans and freshwater sources. Additionally, Africa is home to 19 out of the world’s 50 biggest dumpsites, and around 3 billion people cook and heat their homes using open fires and simple stoves.
Eligibility
Eligibility requirements include:
Have legal incorporation and operations as a for-profit entity in at least one of these countries: Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, or South Africa.
Have a market-based tech solution that tackles the above-listed challenges.
Be in compliance with local fiscal and business law.
Have at least one full-time founder based in Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, or South Africa.
Be in compliance with local fiscal and business law.
Have at least a minimum viable product (MVP) and raised less than USD 1M in equity.
Have meaningful customer or business validation (not limited to revenue, it can also be successful pilot studies, number of users, and/or strategic partnerships).
Types of startups we are recruiting:
Biodiversity Protection
Startups leveraging technology for sustainable and responsible management of land, water, air, and wildlife.
Circular and Regenerative Economy
Startups innovating using technology to minimize waste, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions through sustainable use of natural resources.
Cleantech
Startups using technology for resource savings to decrease reliance on non-renewable resources.
Climate Innovation and Adaptation
Startups using technology to adapt and build resilience to the impacts of climate change.
Benefits
Advice
Participate in a virtual investor forum and mock board meetings with representatives from financial institutions, corporates, experienced entrepreneurs, and investors who can help their companies scale
Continued learning
Access to live and asynchronous sessions tailored to a virtual learning environment to help their companies identify early milestones and prepare for their next round of capital (if relevant) or significant expansion.
Financial analysis
Access to an investment analyst who will coach you 1:1 on building a financial model, identifying unit economics, and using financial metrics to drive both business and investor diligence.
Media exposure
Exposure to Village Capital’s program website and other communications collateral.
Mentorship
Ability to meet with and receive mentorship from prominent investors, potential strategic partners, customers, and other founders.
Networking
Access to a global network of mentors and founders.
Program Timeline
March 6, 2025
Applications open
May 9, 2025
Applications close
July, 2025
Cohort announcement
July 21, 2025
Orientation webinar
August - September, 2025
Virtual workshops
(Exact dates TBC)
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the main goal of the program?
2. Are we required to travel?
3. Do you take equity for participating in the program?
The Latest
Village Capital Puts Out Call for LatAm Startups Creating Greentech Solutions
Mexico City (March 6, 2025) — Village Capital launches Greentech LatAm 2025: The Future of Sustainability, the second iteration of an emerging markets initiative supporting sustainable innovations. The Latin American program will select ten early-stage startups in Argentina, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, Peru, and Uruguay.
Village Capital llama a startups de tecnología verde en Latinoamérica
Ciudad de México, 6 de marzo de 2025; Village Capital lanza Greentech 2025: The Future of Sustainability, la segunda iteración de una iniciativa para mercados emergentes que apoya innovaciones sostenibles. El programa en Latinoamérica seleccionará diez startups en etapa inicial de Argentina, Bolivia, Costa Rica, México, Panamá, Perú y Uruguay.
Village Capital Launches Applications for Startups Creating Greentech Solutions in Africa
Nairobi, Kenya (March 6, 2025) – Village Capital launched the second iteration of Greentech Africa 2025: The Future of Sustainability, an investment-readiness accelerator aimed to advance 10-15 startups with innovative and sustainable solutions, contributing towards building resilience and mitigating the effects of climate change across Africa.