The Founder Institute, the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Cameroon 2023 program!
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Cameroon's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the Cameroon 2023 Founder Institute today.
Since 2009, our highly-structured accelerator programs have helped entrepreneurs at the earliest stages grow quickly, know what to do next, and make connections with the largest community of startup advisors.
It all starts with our renowned ‘FI Core’ accelerator, which pushes founders at the idea and pre-seed stages to reach the milestones needed for investment and sustained growth. Alumni of FI Core then receive free access to our advanced ‘Founder Lab’ accelerators for years to come, and can get matched with prospective investors in the FI Venture Network, a collection of global funds actively investing in the earliest rounds of funding.
To celebrate the launch, the Founder Institute will host several free online startup events in Cameroon, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
The Cameroon program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Bertrand Fotsing (Angel Investor, Viktoria Business Angels Network (VBAN)), Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata Jnr. (Co-founder, techbuild.africa), FI Cameroon, Geraldine Mupandanyama (Managing Partner, Darena Ventures), Landry Wanmeni (Regional Head, Cellulant), Mathurin Kouguem (CEO , ADAA SAS ).
In addition, some of Cameroon's top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating in the program, providing them with expert feedback and evaluation. The list of startup mentors for the Cameroon Founder Institute includes:
- Adrame Ndione: MD, VERTIS CAPITAL
- Agnes Aistleitner Kisuule: General Partner, First Circle Capital
- Alexandra Vazquez Bea: CEO , Lenchen
- Alexandre Wayenberg: Founder & CEO
- Alphonse Nafack: CEO, Afriland First Bank Cameroun
- André Fróes: Sócio, Cotidiano Aceleradora
- Anthony Same: CEO & Founder , ST DIGITAL
- Ashley Gauzere: CEO, HUB2
- Ayuk Etta: Managing Director - Africa, Kuelap, Inc
- Bernabe Batchakui: AI Professor, ENSPY
- Bertrand Fotsing: Angel Investor, Viktoria Business Angels Network (VBAN)
- Brent Courtney: Brand Strategist and Designer, Matter*
- Calvin Rupango: Investment Associate , Ajim Capital
- Carolyn Ulander Peer: CEO, Humaxa
- Cedric ATANGANA: CEO, WeCashUp
- Cedric Motchebong: Founder and CEO, BDS STRATEGIES
- Charles Rapulu Udoh: Tech Startup, Venture Capital & Compliance Lawyer, Progression Law Firm
- Chintan Oza: Founder, Anantam Ecosystems
- Chris Foltz: Entrepreneur In Residence, Responsible Solutions Ltd
- Christian Wig: Co-founder, CEO, Pivotic AS
- Claire Mula: Entrepreneur and Scaleup Coach. Venture Boards and Advisor (NEXT Mannheim, chemovator), Made for SCALE
- Corine Fonkoue: Chef de projet Entrepreneuriat, Orange Digital Center
- Courtney Williams: Co-Founder, Emagine Solutions Technology
- Cyril Akola Njume: Community Manager, Bolo89
- Dahirou Djamo: Operations Manager, ActivSpaces
- Diane Bouli: Responsable Innovations , Marketing et Entrepreneuriat, Orange Digital Center
- Etienne Ndatimana: Director & Head of Product and Operations, The Global Development Incubator
- Eva Dimitrova: Graduate, Founder Institute Sofia
- Evan Burkosky: Co-founder & CRO , kimaru.ai
- Fabrice Zapfack: Co-Founder and CTO, Data354
- Flavien Kouatcha: Managing Partner, Save Our Agriculture
- Franklin Kamnang Ngansop: Cofounder , Vitamin C&S Coaching
- Freddy Noumeyi: Founder & CEO, Squares Union
- Frederic Tcheuleu: Co Founder, JabaSpace
- Fungai Ndemera: Founder & CEO, CheckUp Health
- Gabriel Kuiatse: Président, Université de l'Entrepreneuriat IUE (ISA-EMT)
- Gift Lubele: COO, Kudoti
- Gildas Fouagou: Trade Marketing Regional Manager, BIC
- Hervé Kenfack: CEO and Founder, KLAPEERS
- Ide Swager: International Consultant, CINOP Global
- Idowu Akinde: Founder, Impact Hub Lagos
- Idriss Marcial Monthe: CEO, CINETPAY
- Ifedy Eze: Managing Director, Founder Institute Lagos
- Isabel Froes: Interaction, Service Designer & Researcher, Copenhagen Business School
- Isidore Kemawou Fotabong: CEO, KAIZEN EXPERTISE
- Jacques Ludik: Founder & CEO, Cortex Logic, Cortex Group, Machine Intelligence Institute of Africa, Vive Teens, Journey Wellness
- James O'connor, Innovation Within
- Janne Saarikko: Director, Food Ecosystems Accelerator, Founder Institute
- Javier Rincón: Co-Founder, Exponential Motor Company
- Javier Rincon: Business Model and Product Discovery Expert, LeanCrush
- Jean Luc Nta: Tech Entrepreneur / Managing Partner, Horizon For Services
- Jerry Oche: Co-founder/CEO, Zowasel
- Jessica Richards: UX & Product Design Research Consultant, Creative Product Consulting
- Jimmy Hendricks: Jimmy Hendricks - CEO & Co-Founder, , Light Post Digital & Deal Current Network
- Jimmy Ku: Head of Growth, Flutterwave
- JOEL SIKAM: Founder, Executive Director, FISCO SARL
- Johanna Monthe: Partner chez Epena Law, Epena law
- Jonathan Manierre: Founder & Owner, KOI Creative Space & Turkois Design
- Karolis Panckevicius: Analyst, Blue Orange Agency
- Katie Mapondera: Founder and Managing Partner, Q L and D LLC
- Kevin Kachidza: CEO, Sarafin AI
- Landry Wanmeni: CEO, Townconnect Cameroon
- Léger FOPOSSE: Lead Mentor, Google Developer Group Cameroon
- Liam Morris: UX Designer / Founder, Liam Morris Design
- Louis Ketchen Obi: CO-Founder & MD , Pro-Service Group Ltd
- Luc NOUBISSI: Senior Insurance Specialist, CIMA (Inter African Conference for Insurance Markets)
- Marcel Tchoulegheu: Senior Manager Beyond Payments, MTN
- Mark Montalban: Founder & CEO, MindfulText
- Mark Kleyner: Co-Founder, Dream VC
- Mathew Sedze
- Mathurin Kouguem: CEO, ADAA SAS
- Matt Milligan: EY Startup Network Lead & Business Design at EY-Seren, Deephound, Match Maker Ventures
- Michaella Ndjang: Legal Advisor : Private Equity, Venture Capital, Business Law, Epena Law
- Mike Dannheim: Founder & CEO at SENSIE, Former VP at Groupon
- Nabil Khalifa: CEO, CirclePay
- Nadia Mannell: Co-Founder & General Partner, Seed South Capital
- Nadia KANOUN: CEO, Senior Adviser, Trainer & Coach, IHSCEN for Startups
- Nana Opoku W. O. Agyeman Prempeh: Founder & CEO, Grow For Me
- Nathan Evans: Director, Founder Institute
- Nelly Chatue Diop: Co-Founder and CEO, Ejara
- Nengwe Roger: Founder & CEO, PaySika
- Ngu Divine Ndi: Founder and CEO , Markpedia
- Nick Yudha: CEO, Antikode
- Nick Hughes: Founder & CEO, Founders Live
- Nino Njopkou: Chief Operating Officer, CLINKAST CAMEROUN
- Nyambura Ngumba: Marketing Communications Consultant and Trainer
- Ojo Oluwakemi: Marketing Communications Consultant and Trainer, WikiJob/TestHQ
- Oludele Sonekan: Portfolio Manager, Investisseurs & Partenaires - I&P
- Olumide Adeleye: CEO, The Twim Art Institute
- Oyeniyi Faleye: Co Managing Director, True Value Marketing Solutions
- Pål Taule Brentebråten: UX-Designer, Developer, Solidsquare
- Patrick TIMANI: Co-Founder & CEO , BEE-MOBILITY
- Paul Mbua: Founder / CEO, Zixtech HUB
- Pedro Ferreira: Mentor and Startup Enthusiast, .
- Peter Ingman: Co-Founder
- Pol Fantoba: Co Founder & Managing Partner, Lucid Design Agency
- Randy Cottin: Founder & CEO, Nesta.se
- Rebecca Enonchong: Founder & CEO, AppsTech & Board Chair Afrilabs.
- Regine Harr: Investor , Regine Investements
- Reza Taheri: Helping Founders Create the Future |Founder | Mentor | Executive Coach, Higher Potential
- Ropafadzo Sandra Shoko: Lawyer, StartUps Incubation Hub Administrator ,The startup-up Bae, Elevate Trust
- Russell Brand: CEO & Founder, Responsible Solutions Limited
- Sam Eisenberg: Co-Founder, Design For Decks
- Sarah Steffen: CEO, Anything Agile
- Senam Kofi Joy: Product Designer , senamDesign
- Serge Ntamack: Public Policy and Law Executive, Cameroon Angels Network
- Simba Mswaka: Programs and Partnerships Manager, Tech Hub Harare
- Simon Turner: Founding Partner, Groundbreaking, Managing Director, FI Ghana
- Simon Balemba Effansa: Co-founder & Hub Manager, MountainHub
- Steve Dakayi Kamga: Co-Founder & CEO, BetaStore
- Steve Tchoumba: Cameroon Angels Network (CAN)
- Sylvain Oum: Barrister, Cabinet OUM ENONCHONG
- Tadzie Madzima: Founder, Ignite Youth Organisation
- Tanatswa Mukwesha: CEO, Hype Digital
- Tatiana Nkoungou: Legal advisor, Epena law
- Tofara Lindsay Chokera: CEO and Founder, TofaraOnline
- Tor Hjorth Falsted: Board of Advisors, African Tech Roundup
- Trevor Longino: Founder & CEO, CrowdTamers
- Tyson Batino: Founder 創業者, Scaling Your Company
- Vaibhav Namburi: Founder , SmartWriter
- Valery Kuate: CEO, AXXION
- Vanessa Ongmetana: Head of GICAM SME Development Centre , GICAM (at Groupement Interpatronal du Cameroun)
- Vidar Andersen: Founding Principal, +ANDERSEN & ASSOCIATES
- Vivian Tchuente Tchatchueng: Senior Investment Manager , Investisseurs & Partenaires - I&P
- Yemi Oluseun: Growth & GTM For FinTechs, The Change Hive
- Zhenyuan Min
- And many more to be announced.
Join us in Cameroon to build a great company in 2024.
Apply to the Cameroon 2023 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
