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Experience Africa’s Biggest Business Speed Dating Event

Innovation City’s annual Speed Dating event returns on November 13th! This dynamic platform matches startups with growth, corporate and global ecosystem partners to converge for a two-hour window of connection and collaboration. Dubbed as “Tinder for Business,” the event promises rapid-paced 5-minute pitches, facilitating meaningful conversations and forging impactful connections. 
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How it works

Speed Dating rounds will occur strictly between 16h00 – 18h00, followed by an informal networking session.
Each STARTUP will pitch max 5 MINUTES, with 1 minute to change seats.
This is a CAPE TOWN-based in-house event happening at Innovation City

Business Speed Dating for Startups

Business Speed Dating connects handpicked early- to seed-stage founders with a curated group of Growth Partners, including investors, venture builders, corporates, and ecosystem leaders shaping Africa’s next wave of innovation.

Each five-minute meeting is curated for purpose, ensuring every conversation is high-quality, relevant, and deal-ready. If selected, you’ll join an elite group of startups fast-tracking months of networking into one powerful afternoon built for real opportunities.
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Business Speed Dating for Growth Partners

Innovation City’s Business Speed Dating is South Africa’s fastest and most focused startup–investor matchmaking event. In just two hours, you’ll meet a curated lineup of high-potential founders, each hand-selected for traction, market readiness, and product maturity.
 
Designed for VCs, angel investors, family offices, corporates, venture studios, and ecosystem partners, Business Speed Dating 2025 delivers quality deal flow and meaningful connections in a high-energy, time-efficient format. Meet the startups that matter, and discover your next investment or partnership in record time.
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