VC4A at a glance
- Listing price
- Free
- Account
- Sign up with email
- Captcha
- None
- Backlink or badge
- Not required
- Email confirmation
- Yes, by link or code
- Time to go live
- Venture profiles are screened after creation and approved if compliant; this can take a few hours, but if not approved within a day, contact support.
- Submit at
- vc4a.com/ventures/add/
What VC4A is and who it's for
VC4A is a platform connecting ambitious entrepreneurs to expertise, network, and funding to build the next success story. It hosts a directory of game-changing startups, investors, programs, and a mentorship marketplace. The community includes over 280,000 members, 2,300+ startup program organizers, and 29,000+ business ventures.
Investors, mentors, and support organizations looking for African startups and entrepreneurs.
It lists
- For-profit business ventures
- Startups beyond concept phase with a working prototype, prod
- Ventures in sectors like Agriculture, Technology, Software,
- Early stage ventures requiring investments between $10K and
- Ventures with disruptive, scalable, and innovative business
It doesn't take
- Charity or cause funding
- Venture profiles created by non-founders or non-team members
- Lifestyle ventures (e.g., tuition, bills, vacation)
- Ventures claiming to cure, treat, or prevent illness
- Extractive resource industries (oil, gas, mining, timber)
- Exploitation of wildlife or farmed animals
- Loan or lending schemes
- Gambling, high yield investment programs, or risk-free high return offers
How to submit to VC4A, step by step
Creating a venture profile is free. Sign up with email and password, then fill out the venture details form.
Create an account
Sign up with your email address and a password meeting complexity requirements (8+ characters, one lowercase, one uppercase, one number, one special character).
Start the venture form
Go to 'Add your venture' and fill in company name, tagline, founding date, pitch, pitch video URL (optional), full address, phone number (optional), stage, customer types, sectors (max 3), countries, website, and social media links.
Submit for review
Submit the form. The VC4A team screens each venture profile for compliance with guidelines.
Wait for approval
If everything looks good, your venture profile will be approved and published, usually within a few hours but possibly up to a day.
Enrich your profile
After publishing, you can add more details, documents, updates, and launch a fundraising campaign.
What the VC4A form asks for
| Field | Limits and format |
|---|---|
| Email address | max 100 characters |
| Password | max 100 characters; must have 8+ characters, one lowercase, one uppercase, one number, one special character |
| Company name | max 50 characters, required |
| Tagline | max 70 characters, required |
| Founding date | YYYY-MM-DD, required |
| Pitch | max 1999 characters, required |
| Pitch video url | optional; URL to Instagram, YouTube, Vimeo, DailyMotion, or Slideshare |
| Full address | required; select from list or enter manually |
| Street address | — |
| City | — |
| State | — |
| Zip Code | — |
| base_location | select |
| Phone number | optional; include country number |
| Stage | radio: Idea/Concept, Startup, Growth, Mature |
| Customer types | checkboxes: B2B, B2B2B, B2B2C, B2B2G, B2C, C2C, Governments (B2G), Non-profits |
Our free preview drafts your name, tagline, short and long descriptions, categories and tags in the lengths directories like this one ask for. Try it with your URL.
VC4A pricing: free vs paid
| Option | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Venture profile | Free | Listing in the ventures directory, ability to apply to programs, access to mentorship marketplace, and startup academy courses. |
Why VC4A submissions get rejected or stall
- Venture is not for-profit or is a charity/cause.
- Venture is still in concept phase without a working prototype, product, or service.
- Venture falls into prohibited categories (extractive resources, lending, gambling, faith-based, etc.).
- Profile created by someone not a founder or team member.
- Venture does not fit VC4A's supported sectors.
Tips for a listing that gets approved
- Complete your profile with logo, cover image, pitch video, and social media links to increase visibility.
- Keep your profile updated with news and traction to get featured on the homepage or newsletter.
- Use the short URL provided to promote your venture profile across the web.
- Start a fundraising campaign on your venture profile to gain more visibility among investors.
Our take on VC4A
VC4A is ideal for African startups seeking visibility, mentorship, and funding opportunities. The free listing requires a detailed profile and adherence to strict guidelines, but approval is usually quick. Founders should submit if they have a working product and fit the supported sectors.
VC4A FAQ
How much does it cost to list my venture on VC4A?
Creating a venture profile is free.
How long does it take for my venture profile to be approved?
Screening usually takes a few hours, but if not approved within a day, contact support@vc4a.com.
What are the requirements for a venture profile?
The venture must be for-profit, beyond concept phase with a working prototype/product/service, and fit VC4A's sectors.
Can I have more than one venture profile?
Yes, you can create and publish multiple venture profiles.
Do I need an account to submit a venture?
Yes, you must sign up with an email and password to create a venture profile.
Checked against VC4A's own pages on Oct 24, 2026: vc4a.com, vc4a.com/ventures/add/, vc4a.com/guidelines/, vc4a.com/help/. Directories change their forms and prices; the submit page has the final word.
