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SEMI-FINAL 2025
Join Us in Dakar for the 2025 ABH Semi-Final, where the Top 20 entrepreneurs from across the continent take center stage to showcase their ventures. Hold for the first time in a Francophone country—Senegal—this year’s semi-final is more than a pitch event; it’s a celebration of innovation, resilience, and purpose-driven business. Over two days, founders will present their businesses to a panel of expert judges, receive real-time feedback, and compete for a coveted spot in the Top 10.
WHY ATTEND
The list of the Top 20 finalists will be announced soon. Stay tuned!
Witness innovation in action
Network with top African entrepreneurs,
investors, and leaders
Be part of shaping Africa’s
entrepreneurial future
CHECK OUT 2024 ABH SEMI-FINAL RECAP VIDEO
WHAT TO EXPECT
Day 1
Sept 10
Wednesday

Top 20 Hero Pitches: Part1

  • 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM: Finalist Pitches #1-6
  • 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Finalist Pitches #7-12

Day 2
Sept 11
Thursday

Top 20 Hero Pitches: Part 2 & Community Networking

  • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Finalist Pitches #13-17
  • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Finalist Pitches #18-20
  • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: ABH Community Networking Activities

REGISTER HERE
Admission is free, but seating is limited—first come, first served.
Please note: ABH is not responsible for any travel or accommodation costs.
SEMI-FINAL JUDGES
JASON PAU
Executive Director (International)
Jack Ma Foundation
HASAN HAIDER
Founder & Managing Partner
Plus Venture Capital
MOULAYE TABOURÉ
Co-Founder & CEO
ANKA
EVELYNE DIOH SIMPA
Managing Partner
WIC Capital
2025 TOP 20 HEROES
Blandine Umuziranenge
Kosmotive
Fehintolu Olaogun
Crednet Technologies Limited
Jess Roussos
BluLever Education Pty Ltd
Khadija Mohamed Churchill
Kwanza Tukule Foods Limited
Louisa Kiwana
Kunda Kids Ltd
Moka Lantum
CheckUps Medical Center
Neamat Eltazi
Kodathon
Racine Sarr
Shopmeaway SAS
Samwel Bahebe
Mwamba Mining Limited
Thomas Brennan
Franc Group
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Thank you for your interest in joining the 2025 Africa’s Business Heroes Semi-final PHYSICALLY at Dakar, SENEGAL. Kindly note that seating is limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.


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