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Amplify Africa
About Us

Connecting, empowering, and scaling African innovation
Our Story

Building Africa's Tech Future

Amplify Africa was born from the recognition that Africa's tech ecosystem needed more than just funding: it needed connection, education, and strategic guidance. Founded by ecosystem builders who understood the unique challenges and opportunities across the continent, we set out to create meaningful pathways for growth.

Today, we serve as the bridge between emerging technologies and practical implementation, helping startups navigate the complex landscape of scaling across diverse African markets. Through our events, education programmes, and strategic partnerships, we've empowered over 2,500 founders and built lasting connections that drive innovation.

Founder: Esther Kendi.

Founders in conversation at an Amplify Africa Founders Meetup
Our Foundation

Mission, vision and values

Mission

To accelerate meaningful adoption of emerging technologies across the African continent by providing founders with the connections, knowledge, and strategic support they need to scale successfully.

Vision

A connected, empowered, and scalable African innovation ecosystem where every startup has access to the resources and networks needed to compete globally while solving local challenges.

Values

  • Clarity: clear communication and transparent processes.
  • Collaboration: building bridges, not barriers.
  • Ownership: taking responsibility for African tech success.
  • Velocity: moving fast to capture opportunities.
The team

The people behind the rooms

  • Esther Kendi

    Founder

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Your next move

Campus, cohort or roundtable. Tell us what you are building and we will tell you which one, within 24 hours.