From a competitive pool of over 200 applications spanning 27 countries, ten startups have been selected for the final stage of the Latitude59 Kenya Edition Pitch Competition. These innovative teams will showcase their solutions from December 3 to 5, 2025, at Nairobi’s A.S.K Dome. The selection reflects the growing strength and diversity of Africa’s startup ecosystem, highlighting ventures that are leveraging technology to address critical challenges across sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, sustainability, and digital services.
The startups advancing to the finals are developing cutting-edge solutions, including AI- and drone-powered carbon measurement, smart-locker infrastructure, AI-driven crop health monitoring, circular pet nutrition, influencer tools, healthcare operations software, and clean aquatic protein for sustainable food systems. Notable companies competing include Acre Insights, Beba-Beggie: Smart storage E-lockers, LimaBot AI, Loop Pet Food, MediaKits.io, MyItura (MTN ‘25), Payd HQ, ProPath Sports, RUN, and Vertical Lake.
Triin Ilves, Head of Startup Relations at Latitude59, emphasized the exceptional quality of the entries, noting that narrowing the field to ten finalists was extremely challenging. She highlighted that these startups not only bring advanced technology but also clarity, speed, and global ambition to their ventures. Nairobi Business Angel Network founder Nick Vilelle also praised the calibre of the startups, expressing eagerness to invest and support these founders on their growth journeys.
Latitude59 Kenya 2025 will feature an impressive lineup of speakers, including founders and innovators such as David N. from HoneyCoin, Monicah Muhoya from SisterSpeaks Global, Chisom Anoke from Yango, Vinod Goel from Jumia Group East Africa, and Michelle Watiki from Duck. Taavi Kotka, a key architect of Estonia’s digital transformation, will share insights on building a successful startup and IT ecosystem, while Dr. Myriam Sidibé [She/Her] will discuss strategies for inclusive and sustainable growth through innovation.
The competition will run alongside the Digital and Green Innovation Summit Africa, bringing together innovators, investors, policymakers, and global partners to explore sustainable and human-centered approaches to digital transformation and green innovation. Organized in cooperation with Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV), Civitta, Smart Africa, Belva Inc., KOOD, the Estonian Business and Innovation Agency, and Fienta, Latitude59 Kenya 2025 is set to be a landmark event, showcasing the continent’s startup potential and commitment to sustainable growth.
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