AfriTech Compass

A curated, searchable database mapping the African tech landscape. It bridges founders, investors, and service providers into one ecosystem. Before: You waste months hunting for contacts in fragmented WhatsApp groups. After: You access a vetted network, closing deals in days.

INFORMATION ASYMMETRY Finding reliable partners requires endless, high-friction networking. CAPITAL GAPS Great founders remain invisible to the right venture investors. TALENT DISCOVERY Quality technical talent is hidden within fragmented local networks. MARKET ENTRY FRICTION Expanding across borders feels like navigating a maze without maps.

Data Mining: Scrape public databases and LinkedIn to build initial leads. Use [Airtable](https://airtable.com) to structure the data for filtering. Verification: Manually verify every entry to ensure high-quality, actionable data. Use [Typeform](https://typeform.com) for user-driven directory submissions. Automation: Connect your database to a front-end interface for users. Use [Softr](https://softr.io) to turn Airtable into a professional web app.

- 500+ Vetted Startup Profiles across 5 key African regions. - Investor matching matrix sorted by ticket size and sector. - Technical talent roster featuring developers and product managers. - Accelerator and incubator program database with intake calendars. - Regional regulatory guides for cross-border expansion.

Deliver via a private, password-protected web portal. Host content on [Selar](https://selar.co) for local currency payments. Use [Gumroad](https://gumroad.com) for international card processing.

Airtable – [https://airtable.com](https://airtable.com) Softr – [https://softr.io](https://softr.io) Selar – [https://selar.co](https://selar.co) Zapier – [https://zapier.com](https://zapier.com)

THE SIDE-HUSTLE SCHOLAR Struggling to find local partners for their first MVP launch. THE CROSS-BORDER FOUNDER Needs legal and market entry data to scale into new regions. THE VENTURE SCOUT Needs a pipeline of high-potential startups for investment portfolios. THE TECH TALENT HUNTER Looking for niche developers to staff a growing product team. THE CORPORATE INNOVATOR Searching for startups to pilot solutions within existing enterprises.

LINKEDIN 1. Post high-value insights about ecosystem trends. 2. Engage in sector-specific groups by sharing directory previews. X (TWITTER) 1. Tag founders mentioned in your weekly curated list. 2. Use relevant hashtags like #AfricaTech to drive organic traffic.

HOOK Stop searching for the African tech ecosystem, start navigating it with precision. FUNCTIONAL BENEFITS - Reduced research time from weeks to minutes. - Direct access to verified investor contact details. - Streamlined path to finding cross-border regulatory support. - Faster team building through a pre-vetted talent pool. - Competitive intelligence on regional startup and sector growth.