CELEBRATING AFRICAN TECH TALENTS THAT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD

The world’s next biggest digital economy has tech investments rocketing from $115 billion to $712 billion over the next 25 years. African Unicorns connects tech titans , startups and investors to accelerate , collaborate and expore. 

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AFRICAN UNICORNS

About 6 years ago, Africa had not a single unicorn. But today, the continent 

Accounts for about 9 startups worth over 1$ billion.

On Mehdi El Alj’s own initiative, African Unicorns identifies and promotes the exceptional successes of African creators/entrepreneurs in the field of technology. With its partners, Boston Consulting Group, Orange, BPI and Africinvest, they identify companies that have the potential in the next five years to be valued at least $1 billion.

35°Nord is the reference agency in communication and influence strategy positioning Africa at the heart of international issues. Committed and present from Paris, Abidjan, Kinshasa and Mauritius, 35°Nord supports its clients in the construction of their advocacy, strengthening their reputation and promoting their interests with public decision-makers and private actors.

The winners

The African Unicorns now span 12 specialist trophies across seven tracks, including the ESG trophy.

Find out what it takes to create world-class companies, have it seen and evaluated by industry experts and get recognised for a more sustainable, inclusive and tech-driven digital economy.

Continent-Wide Tech speakers

Access inspiring insights, challenging business decisions and sparking ideas from African Leaders.

Cyril Chiche

LYDIA

Karim Amor

MEM BY CGEM

Zineb D Kaitouni

DABA DOC

Nomsa Nteleko

AMATHUBA AI

Olu Akanmu

CEO OPAY 

Kenza Lahlou

OUTLIERZ  VENTURES

Pr Rachid Oumlil

CEO ARCID

Omar Sefiani

CEO & CO-FOUNDER SOBRUS

Emeka Ajene

AFRIDIGEST

Conference theme at African Unicorns

OUR JURY

Sahaly Alia

DIRECTRICE ORANGE DIGITAL CENTER

Ilan Benhaim

Co-Founder & Partner VEEPEE
President du Jury

Lisa Ivers

BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP

Omar Bekkali

AFRICINVEST

Meriem Zairi

CGEM

Olugbenga Agboola

FLUTTERWAVE

Raphael Kofi Afaedor

CEO & CO-FOUNDER JUMIA

Nora Aidouni

BPI

Nabil Mikou

BCG

OUR TEAM

Mehdi El Alj

FOUNDER & ORGANISER

Nada Natif

PARTNERSHIP MANAGER

Naima el Guermah

DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL & DIPLOMATIC

Alexandre Martin

PR LEADER

Ghita Zniber

ADVISOR

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