Eleven startups were trained in the most recent "Virtual Angola" program of the 5th edition of the Founder Institute Luanda (FIL), which culminated in a pitch by the new founders, as well as an assessment of the mentors and which was attended by investors, Angolan business leaders and previous graduates in a virtual graduation ceremony.
Check out the graduated startups below, along with their FIAlumni:
- Ana Furtado – Founder @ Wisevest – Fintech / Investment management
- Hamilton Lumati – Founder @ BioAngola – Cleantech
- Pedro Nolasco – Founder @ OngueYa – Marketplace / Travel
- Rosa Futy – Founder @ Ukóbica – Marketplace / Recruitment & Career
- Silvestre da Encarnação – Founder @ Sota & SLAC – Marketplace / Jobs
- Yasmim Conceição – Founder @ Horta Vertical – Agribusiness
- Hermenegilda Silvestre – Founder @ HES-GIL – Agribusiness / Food processing
- Osvaldo Constantino – Founder @ Donleak – Automation
- Delfim Lemos – Founder @ Nulongi – Edtech – Career Orientation
- Timóteo Domingos da Gama – Founder @ Lifter – Marketing / Advertising platform
- João Freitas – Founder @ Dives Inc – Professional Services / Cybersecurity
As you can see in the presentations, the graduated startups are creating solutions by building new business models and preparing to attract seed funding.
The event also featured an inspiring lecture by social entrepreneur and startup mentor Lucia Fernandes Stanislas, founder of “Mwika Impactista”, who shared valuable insights into the world of entrepreneurship and social impact innovation.
Founder Institute Luanda is part of the most reputable network in the world to transform ideas into bankable startups, and startups into global businesses. In Angola since 2018, its acceleration programs have helped more than 40 entrepreneurs to create their startups and are on the path to attracting seed investment for the most promising startups in the portfolio.
Globally, the Founder Institute has raised more than $1,75 billion in funding. Our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology-based companies around the world.
