Fueling Blockchain Innovation and Adoption across Africa
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Driving education, innovation, and policy. Trusted by Industry Leaders since 2018.
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Overview of Chasing Mavericks
Mission
To be Africa’s leading force in blockchain-driven innovation, empowering entrepreneurs, businesses, and governments to create scalable, impactful solutions that transform industries and societies.
Vision
To accelerate blockchain innovation by providing startups and enterprises with the tools, mentorship, funding, and networks needed to build solutions that redefine Africa’s digital economy.
Our Impact
Chasing Mavericks is at the forefront of blockchain innovation in Africa. We are committed to driving Africa’s tech revolution by empowering blockchain startups, fostering corporate innovation, and shaping policy frameworks that fuel long-term growth.
What we do
We collaborate with entrepreneurs, innovators, civil society, KOLs, government, and the private sector across Africa to drive impact in these areas:
Community Education
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Building blockchain literacy through events, workshops, training programs, and educational resources for African markets.
REGULATION ADVOCACY
REGULATION ADVOCACY
Working with policymakers to create supportive regulatory frameworks for blockchain innovation
STARTUP SUPPORT
STARTUP SUPPORT
Providing mentorship, resources, and connections to help blockchain startups scale their solutions across Africa.
GO-TO-MARKET STRATEGIES
GO-TO-MARKET STRATEGIES
Designing and executing tried strategies that help blockchain products reach the right users and scale across Africa.
Why Chasing Mavericks?
- 7 Years of Impact – Established in 2018, we have been shaping Africa’s tech ecosystem for 7 years.
- Extensive Network – We have interacted with 2,000+ corporates across 7 African markets.
- Innovation with Impact – We champion blockchain and Web3 for Africa’s transformation.
- Proven Track Record – Our startups secure funding, partnerships, and market success.
Our Core Values
We thrive in adversity, pushing boundaries and overcoming challenges to drive Africa’s blockchain revolution.
We embrace cutting-edge solutions, fostering disruptive ideas that transform industries and communities
We uphold transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership in all our partnerships and projects.
We believe in the power of collective action, creating synergies that connect startups, corporates, investors, and policymakers.
FAQS - Frequently Asked Questions
No, we do not provide direct funding, but we connect startups with investors, venture capitalists, and funding networks that do.
No, we do not have a dedicated coworking space, but we partner with innovation hubs to provide working spaces for our activities.
Startups can show interest through our Startup Support Program under the “Get Involved” tab. Applications are reviewed based on innovation, market potential, and scalability.
While our focus is primarily on blockchain and Web3 innovations, we also support startups in AI, fintech, and other emerging tech fields that align with digital transformation.
We collaborate with startups in finance (DeFi), supply chain, AI, smart contracts, government (e-governance), and corporate innovation sectors.
Our events are open to startups, investors, corporate executives, policymakers, developers, and blockchain enthusiasts looking to engage in Africa’s blockchain ecosystem.
Investors can join our investor network, attend pitch events, or connect directly with high-potential startups through our Business Connection programs.