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A challenge for
African start-ups

Powered by LAfricamobile and Possible.Africa, with the support of H7, yprlink is a competition for African start-ups.

The 14 start-ups in the first promotion will benefit from support based on 4 pillars:

  • Accelerating growth
  • Securing financing
  • Optimizing the structure
  • Product development
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14 start-ups supported

In addition to support, the 14 finalists will benefit from :

Product

Free access to LAfricaMobile APIs and personalized product co-development support for 6 months

Business

Structuring your project, optimizing your business model and preparing for fund-raising with the expertise of Possible.africa

Investor Pitch

Participation in zero to one, the start-up event in Lyon organized by H7, and pitch on the main stage to investors

Perks

Free access to over 150 professional tools (AWS, HubSpot...) to support rapid growth

Connections

Meetings with investors, experienced mentors and industry leaders to multiply opportunities

Visibility

Media visibility through LAfricaMobile, Possible.africa and H7 networks
discover the winners

Winners of the 1st promotion

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Mafalia puts AI and tech to work for micro and small agribusinesses to digitalize their operations, boost productivity and promote economic inclusion.
Senegal
E-commerce
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Joro Cash, the Moroccan wallet for fast transfers, free bill payments and instant withdrawals.
Morocco
FinTech
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Esseyi is the 1st pan-African portal enabling the continent's youth to find their bearings, study and work in Africa. work in Africa.
Togo
RH
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Winners' pitches

At the 4th edition of zero to one, Lyon's start-up event, the three finalists were able to present their projects to an audience of entrepreneurs, investors and journalists.

Pape Amadou Kane Diop

Mafalia

Malik Qadiri

Joro Cash

Emeric Koda

Esseyi

    The finalists

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    Thesymo is a support platform for content creators, offering fans the opportunity to financially support their favorite artists and creators.
    Togo
    Creator Economy
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    Bitkap is a mobile and web application designed to simplify the buying, selling, storing and transfer of crypto-currencies in Africa.
    Cameroon
    FinTech
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    Laitify provides producers with the tools they need to maximize the quality and quantity and quantity of their milk while simplifying their daily processes.
    Togo
    AgriTech
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    UniversCitiz is the platform dedicated to foreign students wishing to pursue higher education in France, Morocco or Senegal.
    Senegal
    EdTech
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    PayiSkoul is an innovative FinTech & EdTech revolutionizing educational finance in Africa by offering banking and financial solutions tailored to students, parents and educational educational institutions.
    Ivory Coast
    FinTech
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    AfricaPaieRH is an innovative recruitment, HR management and payroll solution for companies based in French-speaking Africa.
    Africa
    Payroll
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    Jobagogo is an innovative bot on WhatsApp designed to simplify job hunting in West Africa.
    Ivory Coast
    RH
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    Bitik is a software package designed to manage business activities, increase productivity and simplify management.
    Senegal
    E-commerce
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    Abiki Brokers is a 100% digital insurance company, offering a modern solution tailored to the needs of individuals and businesses.
    Republic of Congo
    InsurTech
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    Done is a multi-service app designed to simplify users' daily lives.
    Morocco
    E-commerce
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    airZoon is an e-maketing solution that boosts sales and brand awareness in emerging markets using WIFI.
    Martinique
    TelCo
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      Discover the finalists at zero to one in Lyon

      zero to one, returns on May 22 for a 4th edition.

      On the program: a day of conferences dedicated to tech, impact and creativity to help you compare your practices and enhance your skills. 

      On this occasion, the three finalists (Mafalia, JoroCash, Esseyi) will pitch their projects on the event's main stage, before a panel of investors, founders and entrepreneurship experts.

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      Jury members

      They are investors, company founders and entrepreneurship experts.

      Omar Cisse

      Intouch

      Fatoumata Ba

      Janngo

      Zachariah George

      Launch Africa

      Tamim El Zein

      Seedstars Africa Ventures

      Frannie Leautier

      Southbridge

      Thomas Rival

      Evolem

      Karim Jouini

      Thunder Code

      Rémi Prunier

      Orange Ventures

      Djiba Diallo

      Ecobank International Incorporated

      Wody Keita

      French Foreign Trade Advisors

      Rihem Chahloul

      Open Startup

      Ben Marrel

      Breega

      Théophile Gontharet

      EMSY Capital

      Grégoire de Padirac

      Digital Africa

      Next steps

      March 17

      End of call for applications

      April 22

      Selection of finalists

      May 5

      Venture Building Week

      May 22

      Participation in zero to one

      Program players

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      Possible.Africa is a network that brings together the businesses, entrepreneurs and decision-makers who are shaping Africa's future.
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      H7 is a responsible gas pedal and digital totem place in the Lyon Metropolis. Since 2019, H7 has been supporting start-ups as they grow and measure their impact.
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      LAfricaMobile is Africa's 1st multi-channel, multi-operator, multi-country digital cloud communications platform.
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        Further information

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          Joro Cash: democratizing access to financial services in Morocco

          10 June 2025
          entrepreneurial life
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          Esseyi: reinventing post-baccalaureate guidance for young Africans

          10 June 2025
          entrepreneurial life
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          Mafalia: revolutionizing the foodservice supply chain in French-speaking Africa

          10 June 2025
          entrepreneurial life