Thank you, Nairobi! Latitude59 Kenya Edition 2024 was a blast – we’ll be back!
December 3, 2024
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We welcome investors arriving in Kenya for Latitude59 with immersive opportunities and a custom program lasting up to 3 days! Our team is here to support you in navigating the local tech scene and connecting with the up-and-coming startups. Explore the fast-rising African startup ecosystem along with the 2000 participants of Latitude59 Kenya Edition 2024!
The conference week is great opportunity for investors in the tech sector to explore the local market and spot potential deals. Don’t miss out on your custom-made list of participating startups or the finals of the L59 Pitch Competition! In addition, Latitude59 has tailor-made workshops and side events for investors like you, ready to expand their portfolio with the most promising newcomers.
Warm up for the big day at the VIP Networking Mixer and the Ambassador’s Reception on the evening of November 27. This is your chance to connect with like-minded impact-makers from around the world, meet the key people from the East-African tech community and get to know the team behind Latitude59 Kenya Edition, Tech Safari and other impactful communities already active on the continent.
Join the L59 Investor Day of Kenya Edition, held at the Tigoni Tea plantation near Nairobi on November 27. The all-day event features an insightful tailor-made program designed exclusively for the investor community of Latitude59 gathered in Kenya, including panels, roundtables, and networking breaks offering fresh perspective to the topics at hand. The day will be wrapped up at the VIP Networking Mixer.
The Giraffe Sanctuary is an iconic part of Kenya and its natural ecosystem. Get a VIP Investor Ticket and mark your calendar for November 29 -let’s make this unique experience with like-minded global impact-makers a key part of your Latitude59 ride in Kenya!
AZIZA INOUBLI
Regional Lead
at Briter
FRANCESCO CRACOLICI
VP at Pella Ventures & XZP;
CEO at Nomadic Minds
YUSUF MUTAMBA
Startup Funding & Investment Project Manager at Smart Africa
SALMA BAGHDADI
Innovation Lead
at Wave
SIIM TELLER
Managing Partner
at Lemonade Stand
DAG AINSOO
Partner at Startup Wise Guys & System Capital
Investor Ticket
Enjoy the conference vibes, the world-class speakers & the networking with global digital innovators. This ticket includes access to:
VIP
Investor Ticket
Enjoy the conference vibes, the world-class speakers & the networking with global digital innovators. This ticket includes access to:
International Investor Experience & Networking Safari
The premium ticket for investors, offering an extra day of activities to dive into the ecosystem. This ticket includes:
NB! Registration for the Investor Day closes on November 22 – make sure to get your ticket before that! If you have questions about the tickets, the program, the partnership opportunities, etc, please reach out at kenya@latitude59.ee – our team is happy to help!
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For a limited number of investors, we have the opportunity to contribute to the equity-free prize pool of the L59 Pitch Competition 2024 in Kenya – our goal is to raise €10,000 to support and inspire the next generation of African startups on their mission to take over the world. The minimum contribution is €500, feel free to choose your own amount.
In return, we’re happy to offer your fund/brand extra visibility during the event, the live L59 Pitch Competition’s finals, as well as the awards ceremony of Latitude59 Kenya Edition. We’ll also add your logo and/or name to our web page, and highlight your contribution in our public follow-up communication. But most importantly – it’s a chance to open doors and make a real impact for promising young startups!
Africa’s explosive tech growth, coupled with its rising influence in global markets, has turned the continent into not just an investment opportunity, but a strategic imperative. Here are some numbers to illustrate the statement:
We believe the continent’s impact on the international tech and startup scene will be huge in the upcoming years. They have the talent, the ambition and the right environment for scaling growth. We’re eager to build bridges to seek deeper collaboration on all levels, and plan to grow into the most impactful tech and startup event on the continent! With the existing presence of Estonia’s public institutions and major tech headquarters here in Nairobi – known as the window to East Africa – Kenya was the obvious choice for a Latitude59 satellite event.
Investors attending Latitude59 Kenya Edition 2024 have 3 ticket options to choose from:
In addition, investors have an opportunity to contribute to the equity-free prize pool of L59 Pitch Competition in Kenya. Our goal is to gather at least €10,000. Min contribution per investor is €500 – feel free to choose your preferred sum at the checkout on the ticketing page. In return, we’ll add your name (and logo) to the partners’ page, and provide you extra visibility during and after the event – this is a chance to make an impact in the ecosytem and inspire young founders from the African continent to scale high and dream big!
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