Meet the 2025 FIA Accelerator Cohort
Introducing the 20 exceptional startups selected for the 2025 FIA Accelerator Program. From fintech to agritech, from Lagos to Lusaka, this cohort represents the best of African entrepreneurship.
After reviewing over 800 applications from 38 African countries, we are thrilled to announce the 20 startups selected for the 2025 FIA Accelerator Program. This is our most competitive cohort yet, and we could not be prouder of the founders who will spend the next 12 weeks building with us.
The Cohort at a Glance
20 startups. 14 African countries. 8 industries. 60% first-time founders. 40% woman-led. Combined pre-program revenue: $1.2M. Combined team size: 87. This is a phenomenal group of builders.
Spotlight Startups
AgriLink (Nigeria) — connecting smallholder farmers directly to urban buyers, eliminating 5 middlemen and increasing farmer income by 40%.
MedExpress (Kenya) — last-mile medical supply chain for rural health clinics in East Africa.
BuildPay (Ghana) — construction payment infrastructure for the informal building sector.
LearnAI (South Africa) — AI-powered personalized learning for K-12 students in low-bandwidth environments.
What Comes Next
The cohort kicks off on July 1st with an intensive two-day orientation in Nairobi. Over the following 12 weeks, founders will participate in weekly workshops, bi-weekly mentor sessions, and monthly investor office hours. The program culminates in Demo Day on September 30th.
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