People who understand the journey
Build alongside founders facing the same decisions, risks and possibilities.
The founder network for Africa
Connecting the next generation of African founders.
Build where you are. Connect across Africa. Grow together.
A network for African founders building real businesses, creating jobs and solving meaningful problems.
First-year access is free
for selected founding members.
Local by designBuilt around city hubs
Connected by technologyOne continent-wide network
LagosAbujaKanoPort HarcourtAccraNairobiKigaliJohannesburg
Why Founders Link
Great founders do not build in isolation.
The right founder can offer perspective. The right introduction can open a door. The right room can turn a difficult problem into a shared lesson.
Why the network existsConnections that move work forward
Find collaborators, mentors, operators and investors across the network.
Relationships that outlast the room
Stay connected beyond an event and keep learning and building together.
One network, two layers
Real rooms. Wider reach.
Founders Link combines the trust of physical local communities with the access of a connected African network.
Founder experiences
Where founders meet.
Experiences designed for meaningful conversations—not just crowded rooms.
Explore every experienceFounding membership
You just have to be building.
For entrepreneurs with an MVP in the market or an operating company who value meaningful relationships over transactional networking.
See eligibility and benefitsFirst-year offerFull network access. No membership fee.
$0for selected founding members
$100 per year thereafter
Apply to join$100 per year thereafter
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Build your company.
Build your network.
Build Africa.
Connecting the next generation of African founders.
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