WaSa Venture
Accelerating Africa’s next generation of entrepreneurs.
Why?
Founded in August 2024, WaSa Venture was created to meet a rising need: building a real bridge between high-potential African startups and the European ecosystem. Through our Accelerator Program, we empower the next generation of African entrepreneurs to grow, scale, and lead.
Mission
Supporting Africa’s most promising founders with one clear mission: to forge a new generation of entrepreneurial role models capable of transforming the continent.
Vision
To establish a thriving African tech ecosystem across Europe, collaborating with leading international companies and creating opportunities for Africans both within and beyond Africa.
WaSa Venture Accelerator Programs
Our 8–12 week acceleration program is designed to give African founders everything they need to build strong companies, accelerate growth, and prepare for investment.
It combines hands-on training, expert mentorship, operational support, and access to a powerful network across Africa and Europe.
What the program includes
- Practical Training
- International Partnership
- Operational Support
- Tools, Templates & Frameworks
- Investor & Demo Day Preparation
- Access to the Pan-African Network
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Who We Are
We are three professionals from three different African backgrounds, united by the desire to make an impact both in Europe and Africa.
Benedict Mori Aleh Ogadinma
Economics student with a strong passion for entrepreneurship and Africa. Currently doing an internship as an Account and Digital Transformation Specialist at a Credit Management company in Italy.
Reuben K. Sam
Fashion model, Enprise Network founder, and advocate for vitiligo awareness, mental health, and DEI. A believer of entrepreneurship as a means of personal and societal growth, focusing on human connections to uplift and empower people's stories.
Abu Abdelmahdi
Passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship, focus on impactful ventures in healthcare and pharma.
Driven by the startup ecosystem’s potential, always eager to engage in meaningful, forward-thinking projects.
Meet our team
Mo Zidan - Mentor
Mo’s journey to becoming an International Business and Cultural Ambassador stems from his experience exploring over 26 countries and living in 8 of them, gaining invaluable insights into people, markets, cultures, and communication styles. He has collaborated with professionals from more than 25 nationalities, enriching his global perspective. He currently serves as Director of Expansion for CEE, MENA, and SEA regions, Dean of the Business Faculty, and is also a published author.
Mamady Camara - Strategic Advisor
Specialising in Strategy and Corporate management and passionate about supporting migrant entrepreneurship and the development of SMEs/Start-ups. In addition to being a Financial Accountant, Mamady also provides business support for the realisation of Business Plan and Strategic Plan aimed at identifying financing and investment opportunities and promoting the growth of business activities in the relevant market.
info@wasaventure.com
WaSa Venture
Location
Italy & UK
FAQs
WaSa Venture was created to meet a rising need: building a real bridge between high-potential African startups and the European ecosystem.
Our 8–12 week acceleration program is designed to give African founders everything they need to build strong companies, accelerate growth, and prepare for investment.
It combines hands-on training, expert mentorship, operational support, and access to a powerful network across Africa and Europe.
To access WaSa Venture’s ecosystem, send an email to info@wasaventure.com with the subject line “Private Network” and our team will arrange an initial introductory call.
WaSa Venture is based in Italy and the UK.
Registered office at: 124 City Road, London - EC1V 2NX
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