--- title: "AfricaWorks joins forces with Seedstars and enters the Innovation market in Africa" url: https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/africaworks-joins-forces-seedstars-and-enters-innovation-market-africa/ --- 1. [HOME](/) 2. [RESOURCES](/content-hub/) 3. [NEWSROOM](/content-hub/newsroom/) 4. AFRICAWORKS JOINS FORCES WITH SEEDSTARS AND ENTERS THE INNOVATION MARKET IN AFRICA ![AfricaWorks joins forces with Seedstars](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/background_image_africa.max-1500x500.png) AFRICA • SEEDSTARS WORLD ## AfricaWorks joins forces with Seedstars and enters the Innovation market in Africa Michaela Villaroman FEBRUARY 5, 2021 AfricaWorks is welcoming the vibrant Seedstars spaces across its continental network to strengthen support to its entrepreneur’s panafrican community. #### WRITTEN BY ![None](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Michaela_Villaroman.max-376x376.jpg) GLOBAL MEDIA RELATIONS Michaela Villaroman [__](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michavillaroman/) [CONTACT US](/contact-us/) [**AfricaWorks**](https://africaworks.co/) **,** the first uniquely pan-African flexible workspace provider, today announced an agreement to partner with[ **Seedstars**](http://seedstars.com/) **’** African locations in Abidjan, Cairo and Dar es Salaam. By this new step, AfricaWorks deepened its support to innovation in Africa with a strong will to strengthen business ecosystems with dedicated spaces and solutions to entrepreneurs. Welcoming Seedstars spaces is a significant move to give talented entrepreneurs and Africaworks’ members a better access to services and visibility to convert their projects into job creation and shared value all across Africa. The addition of Seedstars hubs to the Africaworks platform also provides entrepreneurs across the entire network an access to top-class entrepreneurial and educational programs and extending tailored opportunities across the continent. ![africaworksseedstars](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/AfricaWorks_Seedstars_-_Dar_Es_Salaam_.width-800.jpg) > We are pleased to announce the Seedstars agreement. By entering the important innovation market, AfricaWorks is now becoming an increasingly integral member of Africa’s crucial innovation ecosystem. As entrepreneurship and innovation are critical economic drivers for Africa’s growth prospects, combining the Seedspace locations with AfricaWorks’ existing flexible office services represents a considerable milestone in our development. In 2021 we will continue to significantly develop our overall service offering as part of AfricaWorks’ commitment to unlock Africa’s potential and its resilience to covid-1 consequences. > > GREGOIRE SCHWEBIG, CEO OF AFRICAWORKS Seedstars is a Swiss-based investment holding group with a mission to impact people’s lives in emerging markets through technology and entrepreneurship. The Organisation supports entrepreneurs through several programs, among which are the[ Online Seedstars World Competition](http://bit.ly/1Mbf7NC), acceleration programs, venture capital investments and their physical hubs called[ Seedspace](https://www.seedspace.co/). ![africaworksseedstars2](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/AfricaWorks_Seedstars_-_Dar_Es_Salaam_2.width-800.jpg) > The pandemic has presented countless challenges for businesses and for support organisations across Africa. We're committed to continue empowering the entrepreneurial communities from Egypt to South Africa, that's why we strongly believe that our partnership with AfricaWorks will bring great value to our beneficiaries and customers, > > MICHAEL WEBER, COO AND CFO AT SEEDSTARS * * * ### **About AfricaWorks** AfricaWorks is the first uniquely pan-African flexible workspace provider committed to unlocking Africa’s potential. With an existing portfolio in Abidjan, Accra, Cape Town, Dakar, Lagos and Nairobi, AfricaWorks continues to expand across the continent supported by the establishing of global business centers in key Africa-focused cities including Dubai, London and Paris. This supports the mission to be the first provider of a truly global African business community. Visit AfricaWorks online at[ africaworks.co](https://africaworks.co/) * * * ### **About Seedstars** [Seedstars](https://www.seedstars.com/) is a Swiss-based private company with a mission to impact people’s lives in emerging markets through technology and entrepreneurship. The groups’ activities cover over 90 emerging ecosystems through a variety of initiatives such as the[ Online Seedstars World Competition](http://bit.ly/1Mbf7NC), acceleration programs, physical hubs called[ Seedspace](https://www.seedspace.co/), venture capital investments and company building activities.[ Seedstars The Documentary](https://www.seedstarsthedocumentary.com/) is a feature film featuring the company’s vision to give a voice to the game changers of the developing world. _" They tried to bury us, they didn’t know we were seeds."_ \- Mexican proverb ARTICLE AFRICA INVESTMENT INVESTMENT INDUSTRY ## More like this [ ![New African initiatives to drive additional investments by Vivatech, CPA, and Seedstars Africa Ventu](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/africa-viva-thumb.max-320x550.png) AFRICA • INVESTMENT #### New African initiatives to drive additional investments by Vivatech, CPA, and Seedstars Africa Ventures Viva Technology, the Conseil Présidentiel pour l’Afrique, and Seedstars Africa Ventures unveil new African initiatives and join forces to drive additional investments in African innovation during a dedicated AfricaTech breakfast in Paris. 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Apr. 20, 2020 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/learning-resources/opportunities-startups-and-smes-times-crisis/) [ ![Fundraising Strategy](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Fundrasing_startegy_crop.max-320x550.jpg) GLOBAL • INVESTMENT #### Fundraising Strategy for an Early-Stage Startup From A to Z The article is based on the training we provide for startups during the Growth Programs . Feb. 24, 2020 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/learning-resources/fundraising-strategy-early-stage-startup-z/) [ ![African startup funding](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/Untitled_design_8.max-320x550.png) AFRICA • FINANCIAL SERVICES #### Future bright as african tech startup funding grows Africa has long lagged behind the rest of the world when it comes to investment, even in the continent’s most exciting tech areas. Feb. 23, 2020 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/future-bright-african-tech-startup-funding-grows/) [ ![Investment Fund Sector](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/the_goal.max-320x550.png) CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE • INVESTMENT #### "The Goal Is to 'Cure' a Slightly Sick Investment Fund Sector," Bas Godska What does it take to be an investor? How venture capitalists choose companies and make their investment decisions? To get answers to these questions, we interviewed one of the most recognized investors in Eastern Europe — Bas Godska,. Sep. 26, 2019 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/life/goal-cure-slightly-sick-investment-fund-sector-bas-godska/) [ ![Kickoff Bootcamp](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/C-MISK_Growth_Accelerator_Summary_of_the_Kic.max-320x550.png) MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA • ECOSYSTEM ENABLER #### MISK Growth Accelerator: Summary of the Kickoff Bootcamp The Misk Foundation has launched its Growth Accelerator for MENA tech startups in partnership with Seedstars and Vision Ventures. Sep. 20, 2019 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/newsroom/misk-growth-accelerator-summary-kickoff-bootcamp/) [ ![LATAM Startup](https://seedstars-com.s3.amazonaws.com/images/chile4.max-320x550.png) LATIN AMERICA • INVESTMENT #### Chile — the Leading LATAM Startup Ecosystem Known for its numerous breathtaking landscapes, wineries, and abundance of copper, Chile is a country that has so much more to offer. 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From Valparaiso to Puerto Montt, passing by Santiago and Concepcion, this article takes a look at the potential of the whole ecosystem. Aug. 08, 2017 ](https://www.seedstars.com/content-hub/insights/road-trip-chilecon-valley-discover-tech-ecosystem-landscape-chile/) --- ## Sitemap - [Sitemap](https://www.seedstars.com/sitemap.md): every public page on this site - [llms.txt](https://www.seedstars.com/llms.txt): what Seedstars does and where to start