We’re working with Oakvale Invest to back bold, African, early-stage AI entrepreneurs.
Oakvale Invest is an early-stage seed capital fund backing the next generation of technology founders in Africa, with a focus on founders aged 18 to 25.
The opportunity
What Oakvale Invest offers
Seed capital ranging from R500,000 to R1,000,000+ in exchange for equity, backing founders with the capital they need to build and scale.
Apply to be considered
The opportunity
What Oakvale Invest offers
Seed capital ranging from R500,000 to R1,000,000+ in exchange for equity, backing founders with the capital they need to build and scale.
Apply to be considered
The opportunity
What Oakvale Invest offers
Seed capital ranging from R500,000 to R1,000,000+ in exchange for equity, backing founders with the capital they need to build and scale.
Apply to be considered
What Oakvale Invest is looking for
Founders or founding teams building technology companies with AI at the core
A working prototype, MVP, or live product - we back founders already in motion
African nationality founders, with a focus on founders aged 18–25
A real problem being solved for real people - specificity matters
Commitment - we back founders who are fully vested in what they are building
Apply to be considered
Apply to be considered
What Oakvale Invest is looking for
Founders or founding teams building technology companies with AI at the core
A working prototype, MVP, or live product - we back founders already in motion
African nationality founders, with a focus on founders aged 18–25
A real problem being solved for real people - specificity matters
Commitment - we back founders who are fully vested in what they are building
Apply to be considered
Apply to be considered
What Oakvale Invest is looking for
Founders or founding teams building technology companies with AI at the core
A working prototype, MVP, or live product - we back founders already in motion
African nationality founders, with a focus on founders aged 18–25
A real problem being solved for real people - specificity matters
Commitment - we back founders who are fully vested in what they are building
Apply to be considered
Apply to be considered
How it works
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If your application is promising, you will be invited to a video interview with the Oakvale Invest team. We aim to get back to all applicants within two weeks of submission.
Step 1: Complete the application form and submit your video pitch and business plan.
Step 2: Applications are reviewed by the Oakvale Invest team.
Step 3: Shortlisted founders are invited to a video interview.
Step 4: Selected founders receive a funding offer.
How it works
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If your application is promising, you will be invited to a video interview with the Oakvale Invest team. We aim to get back to all applicants within two weeks of submission.
Step 1: Complete the application form and submit your video pitch and business plan.
Step 2: Applications are reviewed by the Oakvale Invest team.
Step 3: Shortlisted founders are invited to a video interview.
Step 4: Selected founders receive a funding offer.
How it works
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If your application is promising, you will be invited to a video interview with the Oakvale Invest team. We aim to get back to all applicants within two weeks of submission.
Step 1: Complete the application form and submit your video pitch and business plan.
Step 2: Applications are reviewed by the Oakvale Invest team.
Step 3: Shortlisted founders are invited to a video interview.
Step 4: Selected founders receive a funding offer.
Key dates
April 2026
Applications open.
30 June 2026
Applications close.
July 2026
Selected founders announced.
Apply now
If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Idili talent and founder network.
Innovation City Cape Town
Darters Road
Cape Town
Western Cape
8001
Innovation City Cape Town
Darters Road
Cape Town
Western Cape
8001
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Opportunity should be too.