Deadline: August 31, 2025
Applications are open for the TVC Labs MentorPitch Program 2025. MentorPitch is a dynamic mentorship program designed to accelerate the growth of early-stage startups by connecting them with experienced industry leaders.
Through tailored guidance, strategic networking, and a structured curriculum, MentorPitch empowers founders to refine their business models, scale their operations, and achieve sustainable impact. Whether you’re a startup looking to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship or an angel investor seeking to support high-potential ventures, MentorPitch offers a proven platform to drive innovation and success.
Benefits
For Startup Founders
- Expert Guidance: Access to 12 interactive virtual plenary sessions with high-quality mentors who have extensive industry experience.
- Personalised Guidance: Focus is placed on key business areas such as markets, customers, products, talent, processes, technology, funding, profitability, impact, and investment readiness.
- Real-Time Feedback: Receive constructive feedback on presentations and business plans from mentors and peer founders, enabling continuous improvement and refinement of strategies.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with other entrepreneurs, fostering a collaborative environment where ideas and experiences can be shared, and potential partnerships can be formed.
- Skill Development: Gain valuable skills and knowledge necessary for success in the business world, learning directly from experienced entrepreneurs and professionals.
- Safe Learning Environment: A supportive space to share ideas, take risks, learn from mistakes, and discover solutions that work best for their startup businesses.
For Mentors and Angel Investors
- Nurture the Next Generation of Founders: Engage in a program that allows for a hands-on approach to due diligence, adding value to investments through direct mentorship.
- Investment Alignment: Select startups that match your investment thesis, ensuring a deeper engagement and alignment with your investment goals.
- Impactful Engagement: Contribute to the growth and success of promising startups, playing a crucial role in shaping the next generation of successful businesses.
- Grow your Network: Opportunity to network with other angel investors and mentors, sharing insights and potentially co-investing in high-potential startups.
Eligibility
- If you’re a founder with a tech-enabled solution in EduTech, AgriTech, Renewables, Digital Trade, Clean Tech, Smart Cities, SaaS, or Logistics using AI, VR, AR, or IoT, and have a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with customers and 6-24 months of revenue, they want to hear from you!
- Your startup should be active in at least one Nigerian state, have a coachable team (including at least one female founder) with 12+ months invested, and be targeting a large or fast-growing market. Your business should be legally registered, have raised ₦1M+ from Founder, Family, Friends & Fans (FFFF), and plan to raise ₦25M-₦400M in equity or other forms by the program’s year end.
- Lastly, ensure your current valuation does not exceed ₦1.5 billion.
Application
For more information, visit TVC Labs MentorPitch Program.
