South African API fintech startup, Stitch, is launching an early-stage startup showcase, in partnership with Paystack and DisruptAfrica, to help businesses access funding + support, to build the solution of their dreams.
Founded by Kiaan Pillay, Priyen Pillay and Natalie Cuthbert, Stitch offers API access to bank accounts in Africa with a lightweight single Sign-On experience. Essentially, the startup provides a service that enables its clients to connect their apps to user’s financial accounts, reducing the technical and operational effort.
Stitch recently secured $4 million in seed funding and an extra $2 million seed extension in 2021
Requirements to participate in the Stitch Startup Showcase
Geography
Must be headquartered in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Ghana, Uganda, Zambia, Tanzania or Rwanda
Stage
Pre-Series A
Sector
Must have a fintech or embedded finance solution
Selected companies will:
Pitch their businesses in front of global and local fintech investors and founders on Friday, 25th February, at 9am SAST
Companies will receive
- Pitch support from members of the Stitch team
- Office hours with members of the Stitch team
- A 1-hour workshop with members of the Paystack team focused on fundraising and growth
- Free payment processing from Paystack for selected startups operating in NG, SA, and GH
- 6 months of free access to the Stitch API for selected startups operating in NG and SA
- *ALL applicants operating in SA and NG receive 2 months of free access to the Stitch API
Click here to apply. Applications close on 10 February at 11:59pm SAST
