Stitch, a South African API fintech startup in partnership with Paystack and DisruptAfrica is launching an early-stage startup showcase, to help businesses access funding + support, to build the solution of their dreams.
Stitch was founded by Kiaan Pillay, Priyen Pillay, and Natalie Cuthbert and offers API access to bank accounts in Africa with a lightweight single Sign-On experience.
Stitch recently raised $4 million in seed funding and an extra $2 million seed extension in 2021
Requirements to participate in the Stitch Startup Showcase
Geography
Must be headquartered in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Ghana, Uganda, Zambia, Tanzania, or Rwanda
Stage
Pre-Series A
Sector
Must have a fintech or embedded finance solution
Selected companies will:
Pitch their businesses in front of global and local fintech investors and founders on Friday, 25th February.
Companies will receive
- Pitch support from members of the Stitch team
- Office hours with members of the Stitch team
- A 1-hour workshop with members of the Paystack team focused on fundraising and growth
- Free payment processing from Paystack for selected startups operating in NG, SA, and GH
- 6 months of free access to the Stitch API for selected startups operating in NG and SA
- *ALL applicants operating in SA and NG receive 2 months of free access to the Stitch API
Click here to apply.
