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STREETCEOs
STREETCEOs is a reality TV tech startup academy that supports entrepreneurship among underserved talents in Africa and the African diaspora. It operates a virtual accelerator program focused on various technology sectors.
Overview
What STREETCEOs does
What STREETCEOs is
STREETCEOs is a reality TV tech startup academy that supports entrepreneurship among underserved talents in Africa and the African diaspora. It operates a virtual accelerator program focused on various technology sectors.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and program host and event host and publisher capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Accelerator
- Founded
- Founded in 2017
- Approximate age
- About 9 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Program host · Event host · Publisher
- Last reviewed
- April 4, 2026
What Accelerator means
An accelerator is a structured, short-term program designed to speed up a startup's progress toward product-market fit, traction, fundraising, or scale.
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Capability profile
STREETCEOs as a funder
Investment thesis
STREETCEOs supports entrepreneurship in Africa and among the African diaspora by providing a platform for underserved talents to innovate and create wealth.
Focus narrative
STREETCEOs invests in technology startups across various sectors, including fintech, smart city solutions, IoT, clean tech, robotics, food tech, agritech, e-commerce, VOIP, video tech, insure tech, and blockchain. The organization operates a virtual accelerator program with two cohorts lasting six months each, focusing on business, entrepreneurship, export-import, international logistics, and distribution.
Value beyond capital
STREETCEOs provides mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities to its portfolio companies, helping them to scale and succeed in their respective markets.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Accelerator
- Sectors
- Fintech · Smart City · IoT · Robotics · Agtech · E-commerce · Video Tech · Insurtech
- Regions
- AfricaEuropeUnited States
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 3
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include Lumido, an affordable and classy event planning service; KoloPay, a platform that helps individuals save money towards planned goals; and Meters.ng, a service that facilitates smart payments for prepaid and postpaid electricity bills.
Capability profile
STREETCEOs as a program host
Program thesis
STREETCEOs is a 24-hour reality TV tech startup academy focused on supporting entrepreneurship in Africa and among the African diaspora, aiming to advance enterprise ownership and wealth creation for people of African descent.
Focus narrative
STREETCEOs invests in technology startups across various sectors, including fintech, smart city solutions, IoT, clean tech, robotics, food tech, agritech, e-commerce, VOIP, video tech, insure tech, and blockchain. The organization operates a virtual accelerator program with two cohorts lasting six months each, focusing on business, entrepreneurship, export-import, international logistics, and distribution.
Value and support
STREETCEOs offers mentorship, networking opportunities, and resources to help startups grow. The program includes a grand finale event featuring a summit, pitch, exhibition, awards, cash prizes, and entertainment, providing participants with exposure and recognition.
Format and cadence
- Typical duration
- 26 weeks
- Typical cohort
- 25 companies
- Cohorts per year
- 2
- Format
- Remote
Availability
- Application state
- Not published
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Accelerator
- Regions
- AfricaEuropeUnited States
Alumni and track record
Alumni context
Notable portfolio companies include Lumido, an affordable and classy event planning service; KoloPay, a platform that helps individuals save money towards planned goals; and Meters.ng, a service that facilitates smart payments for prepaid and postpaid electricity bills.
Capability profile
STREETCEOs as an event host
Event focus
STREETCEOs is a 24-hour reality TV tech startup academy that focuses on supporting entrepreneurship in Africa and among the African diaspora. The organization aims to provide a platform for underserved talents who are innovating but lack the necessary support systems, advancing enterprise ownership and wealth creation for people of African descent.
Format narrative
STREETCEOs operates a virtual accelerator program with two cohorts lasting six months each, focusing on business, entrepreneurship, export-import, international logistics, and distribution. The program includes a grand finale event featuring a summit, pitch, exhibition, awards, cash prizes, and entertainment.
Participant value
STREETCEOs provides a unique platform for tech startups, connecting them with resources and opportunities to thrive in the global market, particularly for those of African descent.
Format and cadence
- Event types
- conference and pitch-night
- Recurrence
- bi-annual
- Modality
- online
- Typical attendance
- 25
- Startups can present
- Yes
Availability
- Registration state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Selection criteria
- application
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Series A
- Audience
- Founders · Investors
- Sectors
- Fintech · IoT · Robotics · E-commerce · Video Tech
- Regions
- AfricaEuropeUnited States
Capability profile
STREETCEOs as a publisher
Editorial focus
STREETCEOs is a 24-hour reality TV tech startup academy dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship among underserved talents in Africa and the African diaspora. The organization aims to enhance enterprise ownership and wealth creation for people of African descent, with a focus on technology startups across various sectors.
Audience value
STREETCEOs provides a platform for innovative talents who lack support systems, helping them to connect with resources and opportunities to grow their businesses.
Format and cadence
- Content formats
- newsletter
Availability
- Guest pitch state
- Not currently accepting
Audience and focus
- Audience
- Founders
- Sectors
- Fintech · Smart City · IoT · Robotics · E-commerce · Video Tech
- Regions
- AfricaEuropeUnited States
Flagship work and coverage
Flagship properties
STREETCEOs operates a virtual accelerator program with two six-month cohorts, focusing on business, entrepreneurship, export-import, international logistics, and distribution. They also publish a newsletter for updates and insights.
Common questions
What to know about STREETCEOs
Upseed classifies STREETCEOs under the Accelerator organization type. Its current public profile includes funder, program host, event host, and publisher capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 4, 2026
Known limits
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