On the 27th of July, the Seedstars World event made a new visit to Angola, the second edition that seeks the best Startup in Angola.
This time the amphitheater of the Headquarters of the Economic Bank was the place chosen so that the Juris could analyze the ideas of 10 young Angolan entrepreneurs. Below the top rated 3:
3 Rank: SOBA e-Store
For the second consecutive year, SOBA goes to the podium of the Seedstars. This time the company introduced a payment system for online purchases that eliminates dependence on VISA cards.
2º Rank: KiandaStream
The streaming platform KiandaStream was well qualified to get the trip to Switzerland, but was ranked second. The platform is currently available to users who want to listen to Angolan songs.
1 Rank: Wi-Connect
Startup has promised to provide free internet for every country. Yes, free internet. The project is looking for partnerships with companies and the government to raise funds for this purpose. With the platform it will be possible to advertise to users who access the network.
10 Startups were above average, with very fluid presentations considering that they were made in English.
Here is the complete list of startups:
- Tupuca - An online food delivery service.
- The Manifest - A mobile application that aggregates news relevant to Angolans on their mobile phones.
- Nguimbi - A social network focused on Africa, conceived and developed in Angola.
- Kamputer - The first low-cost computer to be designed locally by Angolans.
- Kiandastream - A streaming music service focused on African artists and bands.
- Wi-Connect - A startup that is making the internet free and accessible to all Angolans.
- Privacy Policy - An online platform for selling tickets for different events ..
- Open - A website that helps people who love learn to find people they love to teach.
- SOBA - An e-commerce company of fashion articles.
- Point - An online service that helps people relocate easily in new cities.
What is the prize?
A "Wi-Connect”Will have the chance to go to Switzerland and compete for a prize that can reach 1 million USD, without the privilege of being able to meet potential investors and exchange experience with other top startups.
More details on these startups are coming soon.
See some pictures of the event:
