Global Connections, Investor Showcases & Demo Days
Building businesses is hard enough. Building them in isolation is impossible. Mazano connects African entrepreneurs to the investors, mentors, and partners who turn potential into scale.
Global Connections
Curated introductions to investors, accelerators, and partners across Africa, the US, Europe, and Asia. Diaspora mentors bridge local markets with global standards.
Investor Showcases
Structured pitch sessions connecting Mazano entrepreneurs with angel investors, VCs, and impact funds actively seeking African deal flow.
Demo Days
Quarterly public showcase events where cohort graduates pitch their ventures to an audience of donors, investors, media, and ecosystem partners.
Demo Day
Where Founders Meet Funders
Demo Day is the culmination of each Mazano cohort. After months of structured incubation, founders take the stage to pitch their ventures to an invited audience of investors, donors, corporate partners, and media.
Each founder gets a structured 5-minute pitch + 3-minute Q&A
Investor matchmaking sessions follow the main stage pitches
Product demos and exhibition area for hands-on engagement
Live-streamed for remote investors and diaspora partners
Investor Showcase Format
Pitch Preparation
4 weeks of intensive pitch coaching: deck refinement, financial modeling, objection handling, and presentation delivery with mentor feedback.
Investor Curation
Mazano curates a targeted investor list matching each founder's sector, stage, and geography. Warm introductions before the event.
Showcase Day
Main stage pitches, product exhibition, 1:1 investor meetings, and networking reception. In-person at Mazano Hub + live-streamed globally.
Follow-Through
Post-event investor follow-up support, term sheet review guidance, and ongoing introductions. Mazano stays with founders through the close.
The Mazano Network
Angel Investors & Venture Capital
Access to a curated network of angel investors, VCs, and impact funds focused on African manufacturing, technology, and faith-driven ventures. Quarterly pitch sessions and warm introductions.
Diaspora & Industry Mentors
Seasoned entrepreneurs from the African diaspora and global industry leaders providing 1:1 guidance. Mentors bridge local markets with international standards, supply chains, and best practices.
Ecosystem & Institutional Partners
Partnerships with accelerators, universities, development organizations, and corporate innovation labs across Africa and globally. Shared deal flow, co-hosted events, and cross-referrals.
Faith & Church Networks
Deep connections across church communities and faith-based organizations. Kingdom entrepreneurs partner with church leaders as co-investors, mentors, and advocates for community impact.
Upcoming Events
Demo Day — Cohort 1
Inaugural cohort graduates pitch to investors, donors, and media at Mazano Hub, Harare.
Mazano Hub, HarareInvestor Showcase
Manufacturing & Tech Accelerator participants present prototypes and investment opportunities.
Mazano Hub, Harare + VirtualMentor Recruitment Drive
Open call for diaspora and industry mentors to join the Mazano network and support Cohort 2.
Virtual — GlobalFor Investors
Access Africa's Next Generation of Founders
Mazano pre-qualifies, trains, and supports early-stage entrepreneurs through a rigorous cohort program. By the time founders reach Demo Day, they have validated business models, financial projections, and mentorship-tested pitch decks.
- + Curated deal flow — no cold pitches
- + Sectors: agriculture, health, fintech, manufacturing, tech
- + Stage: seed to early revenue
- + Geography: Sub-Saharan Africa (Zimbabwe, East & West Africa)
- + Faith-aligned founders with strong community roots
For Mentors
Share Your Expertise. Shape Africa's Future.
Whether you're a diaspora professional, industry veteran, or successful founder — your experience is exactly what Mazano's entrepreneurs need. Mentors commit to monthly 1:1 sessions and can participate remotely or visit the Hub in Harare.
Matched with entrepreneurs in your sector and area of expertise
Monthly 1:1 sessions — virtual or in-person at the Hub
Guest bedrooms available for visiting mentors at the facility
Join a community of faith-driven leaders building Kingdom impact