

TALENT
WORK WITH AFRICA'S FASTEST-GROWING VENTURES
Whether you're looking for your next challenge or planning a major career move, becoming a Venture for Africa Fellow gives you a unique opportunity to gain startup experience and local industry knowledge while contributing to meaningful impact at a leading African startup.
STARTUPS
GET CONNECTED TO EXPERIENCED NON-TECH TALENT
For companies seeking a sustainable pipeline of quality mid to senior-level talent, becoming a Venture for Africa partner means access to skilled fellows that can hit the ground running, deliver key results, and potentially stay on as full-time team members.

Supporting fast-growing companies like
HOW VFA WORKS
Step 1
VFA works with startup partners who are looking to hire mid to senior-level talent across product, finance, data and growth-focused roles.



Step 2
We evaluate the best fit from our talent pool which is made up of skilled local African and global talent who want to transition to working with high-growth startups.



Step 3
We take qualified candidates through our selection process and provide our startup partners with a shortlist of prospective fellow profiles to review and interview top candidates.



Step 4
Successful candidates are given fellowship offers by VFA and matched with a startup partner for 3 months, during which they work on outlined deliverables and receive a monthly stipend.



HEAR FROM PREVIOUS FELLOWS

How might we forge a connection between startups operating in Africa who need talent more than ever, and skilled individuals around the world looking for the right opportunity to devote their passion, skills and time - right now?
Tobi Lafinhan | Co-Founder, Venture for Africa
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Find your dream role
Access opportunities at Africa’s leading tech startups, work on real projects and immerse yourself in the ecosystem.

Access top talent
Fill gaps in your team and set your company up for growth. Evaluate fellows before hiring to ensure they're the right fit.