Madica Pre-Seed Investment 2026: Apply for $200k Startup Funding

Applications are open on a rolling basis for the Madica pre-seed investment 2026 program. Backed by Flourish Ventures, Madica provides up to $200,000 in equity funding alongside 18 months of structured, hands-on operational support to underrepresented, first-time founders across Africa.

Program Structure for Madica Pre-Seed Investment 2026

Madica provides early-stage African companies with the capital and strategic runway needed to achieve commercial scalability. Key benefits include:

• Equity Investment: Up to $200,000 in pre-seed equity capital.

• 18 Months of Hands-on Support: Operational guidance across product development, growth strategy, and team building.

• Institutional Governance: Direct assistance in formalizing corporate governance, metrics tracking, and preparing for future venture capital rounds.

Key Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for funding, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Geographic Focus: Must be based in Africa and led by local, full-time founders.

• Company Stage: Pre-seed stage with a functional Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and ideally early paying customers or commercial traction.

• Cap Table & Funding History: Little to no prior institutional investment. (Companies that have already raised significant institutional capital do not fit this program).

• Impact of Capital: Capital must be decisive in reaching a key milestone (e.g., regulatory licensing, geographic expansion, or API integrations).

How to Apply

1. Review Program Details: Visit madica.vc to review the investment thesis and support framework.

2. Prepare Startup Data: Gather key traction metrics, unit economics, regulatory compliance details, and founder background information.

3. Submit Online Application: Complete and submit your pitch details through the official Madica Application Form.

Deadline

• Closing Date: Rolling Basis (No fixed deadline; applications are evaluated as they arrive).