Business Inside Africa

Founders / Application

Apply with the full picture.

BIA begins with the business, the founder, and the context around the opportunity. Applying is free. We review first, then communicate the next step clearly.

African founder reviewing notes at a desk in a calm, light-filled workspace

The founder path

Approval comes before any fee.

A one-time $399 verification fee is requested only after approval, never upfront.

How it works

01

Apply.

Share your business and context. No payment at this stage.

02

Review & approval.

We assess the business, the founder, and the context with a diligence-led review.

03

Verification fee.

Only once approved, a one-time verification fee of $399 secures onboarding and listing.

Founder application

Tell us what you’re building.

The more useful the context, the more considered the review. Please share what is true today, not what you hope it may become.

Applying is free. If approved, a one-time $399 verification fee follows — payable only after approval, never upfront.