Kenyan Startups Lead African Interest in Latitude59’s €400,000 Pitch Competition
- Latitude59's competition has attracted strong teams from five continents and 53 countries this year.
- The grand prize fund has increased by €100,000, totaling over €400,000.
- EstBAN will contribute up to €200,000 to the prize fund, while LatBAN and FiBAN will add €100,000 and join the syndicate.
The growth in participation and prize fund indicates a thriving startup ecosystem, but it will be essential to ensure that the quality of mentorship and training matches the increasing quantity of applicants to maintain the competition's reputation.
