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04/30/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/30/2026 05:15
BlueInvest Africa 2026 unveils 25 African startups and SMEs set to pitch to global investors
Organized by the European Union (EU), the fourth edition of BlueInvest Africawill bring together 25 high-potential African startups and SMEs selected to pitch their solutions to international investors during the two-day event, taking place on 2-3 November 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. By connecting African entrepreneurs with opportunities, the initiative contributes to unlocking the continent's ocean potential while supporting sustainable economic development, strengthening the AU-EU Partnership and delivering on the commitment to climate action and sustainable investment and innovation under the Global Gateway strategy.
Selected startups from Egypt, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, and Zambia will reflect the diversity and dynamism of Africa's blue economy, spanning regions from West, East, Southern and North Africa. Active across sectors such as ocean technologies, sustainable fisheries, marine renewable energy and circular economy solutions, they have been selected for their strong commercial viability, scalability and measurable environmental and social impact.
The goal is to facilitate concrete deals and long-term partnerships between African innovators and international financial actors, including venture capital funds, development finance institutions and corporate investors.
More information is available here BlueInvest Africa 2026: Meet the 25 African startups pitching to global investors - Oceans and fisheries as well as on the event website Discover the selected pitchers and their companies.
About BlueInvest Africa
Initiated by the European Union in 2022, BlueInvest Africa has established itself as a leading platform connecting Africa's blue economy entrepreneurs with global investment opportunities, supporting scalable and sustainable solutions across the continent.
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