Key Event Details
- Latitude59 Kenya takes place on December 6th, 2023 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi
- Tickets are available here https://latitude59.ee/kenya/
- Opportunity for startups and investors to connect, share knowledge, and explore partnerships
- The startup pitch winner receives €100k in investment and entry into accelerator
- Panel discussions on supporting innovation and driving financial inclusion
Latitude59, Europe’s premier event for startups and technology, is breaking new ground with the first-ever Latitude59 Kenya Edition on December 6th, 2023 in Nairobi. This marks the inaugural African edition of this globally renowned conference.
Taking place annually for over a decade, Latitude59 gathers key players across the digital ecosystem to engage in vital conversations, tackle challenges, and catalyze innovation. Past editions have helped catapult European startups onto the world stage.
Cultivating Technology for Social Good
The core mission of Latitude59 centers on leveraging technology to create social good, according to Liisi Org, CEO of Latitude59. She points to the tremendous growth witnessed in recent years across the global startup landscape. This expansion has been particularly pronounced in Africa.
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Kenya has emerged as a leader within Africa’s tech revolution. The country has a young, highly connected population who are utilizing digital solutions to uplift their communities and nation. Kenya’s startup ecosystem ranks among the continent’s most rapidly developing.
Whilst European and African startups contend with some differing concerns, Org emphasizes that the fundamental desire to find innovative solutions unites them. Latitude59 Kenya aspires to foster meaningful relationships between stakeholders across borders.
Latitude59 Kenya functions as a bridge between the startup ecosystems in Kenya and Estonia. The curated sessions and networking at the Nairobi edition enable founders, investors, and other players to exchange insights, forge bonds, and unlock symbiotic opportunities.
Spotlighting Top Startups Through €100K Pitch Event
A marquee element of Latitude59 Kenya is a startup pitch event, with €100,000 in investment capital going to the winner. The victorious startup will additionally gain entry into Estonia’s prestigious Startup Wise Guys accelerator program and receive a spot competing at Latitude59 Estonia 2024.
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Past participants in Latitude59’s pitching sessions have gone on to land over €1 million in total funding. This high-profile competition in Nairobi provides unparalleled exposure, connections, and credibility for scaling African startups eyeing global terrain.
East African startups have until November 25th to submit their applications to pitch before international investors at the Nairobi edition.
Admiral Partnership Supporting Innovation in Kenya
Latitude59 Kenya comes to fruition largely thanks to backing from Admirals, a digital trading and fintech leader active in Africa.
Boriss Gubaidulin, Admirals Regional Director for Africa, argues Kenya has witnessed mounting commitments from both the public and private spheres to nurture innovation and enable digital change. Admirals aims to further boost entrepreneurship through its support for Latitude59 Kenya.
As a Latitude59 panelist, Gubaidulin will explore how closing financial inclusion gaps can empower individuals and communities.
Why Attend Latitude59 Kenya 2023?
For startups seeking funding and access to accelerators, Latitude59 Kenya represents an unprecedented opportunity to get visibility among international investors intent on the African market. The event also enables participants across sectors to exchange ideas and forge collaborations that drive sustainable progress.
As one of Africa’s foremost tech hubs, the arrival of Latitude59 helps solidify Nairobi’s reputation as an epicenter of digital transformation. Stakeholders across the startup and tech ecosystems stand to gain from joining this momentous event.
The event, taking place at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, invites stakeholders from across the African digital and startup ecosystem to be part of this transformative journey. For more information, visit www.latitude59.ee/kenya.
