Beta Collective: African start-ups take centre stage at SXSW

Beta Collective: SXSW is considered one of the biggest festivals and conferences in the world, overtaking the city of Austin in the United States each spring. Now, African start-ups will also be on the line-up. Image: Supplied/SXSW
Beta Collective: SXSW is considered one of the biggest festivals and conferences in the world, overtaking the city of Austin in the United States each spring. Now, African start-ups will also be on the line-up. Image: Supplied/SXSW

The Beta Collective, a global collaborative community for entrepreneurs, professionals, and investors in the African start-up ecosystem, has announced that founders from the continent will be part of the official SXSW 2023 festival line-up.

The event, titled “African start-ups: A platform for the future”, will take place at the Hilton Austin Downtown on Saturday, 11 March 2023.

The event aims to connect different stakeholders in the African start-up ecosystem, providing an opportunity for founders, government stakeholders, VCs, and angels to meet, network, and potentially collaborate.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from and connect with some of the most innovative and ambitious start-up founders from Africa.

The Beta Collective will showcase their mission to empower and support the African start-up ecosystem through their various programs and initiatives.

Ukeme Daniel, founder of The Beta Collective, expressed her excitement about being a part of SXSW 2023 and sharing her vision for the future of African start-ups with the broader community. “We are thrilled to be a part of SXSW 2023 and to have the opportunity to share our vision for the future of African start-ups with the broader community,” she said.

She also acknowledged the festival’s reputation in the global start-up community, adding that The Beta Collective is honoured to be a part of this year’s festival.

“SXSW is a premier destination for the global start-up community, and we are honoured to be a part of this year’s festival. We look forward to connecting with like-minded individuals and organisations and to continuing our efforts to support the growth and success of African start-ups.”

SXSW is an annual festival of music, film, and interactive media that takes place in Austin, Texas. The event attracts some of the most innovative and ambitious founders from around the world.

For more information about The Beta Collective and their upcoming event at SXSW 2023, please visit https://schedule.sxsw.com/2023/events/PP129819.

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