Limited to 10 African Startups

Apply to have your startup evaluated under the Africa Rating Hub (ARH) framework, an independent and structured evaluation system designed for Seed to Growth-stage startups seeking to strengthen transparency, credibility and investment readiness. 

Estimated application time: 25–30 minutes

Pilot Program Deadline

Applications are open until the pilot reaches full capacity (10 startups).

Sector Eligibility 

Startups operating in the following sectors: fintech, agritech, healthtech, climate & energy, logistics, and related industries.

Additional sectors will be added over time.

Checklist (Before You Start)

Please have the following information and documents available where possible:

• Pitch Deck

• Company Registration Documents

• Basic Financial Information

• Customer, User or Traction Data

• Founder Information and Team Overview

• Key Supporting Documents (if available)

Additional supporting evidence may include:

• Financial Statements

• Bank or Mobile Money Statements

• Regulatory Licenses or Approvals

• Governance Documents

• Contracts, Partnerships or MoUs

• KPI Dashboards or Performance Reports

• ESG or Impact Documentation

• Strategic Roadmaps, Risk Registers or Business Continuity Plans

The quality and reliability of supporting evidence contribute to the ARH Data Trust Score (DTS). Startups may submit additional documentation at any stage of the evaluation process.

What Selected Startups Receive:

Selected startups will receive one of the following evaluations free of charge as part of the ARH Pilot Program: 

• ARH Pre-Fundraising Diagnostic Report (5 startups)

• ARH Official Rating Report (5 startups)

Each evaluation includes a structured assessment of business quality, operational strengths, key risks, investment readiness and evidence reliability under the ARH methodology. 

Following application review, document verification and agreement execution, reports are typically delivered within 3 to 7 business days. 

Selection & Evaluation Process

Application Review

All applications undergo an initial eligibility and completeness review. 

Evidence Verification

Supporting documentation is reviewed to assess data reliability and determine the Data Trust Score (DTS). 

Selection Process

Applications are assessed based on data quality, business traction and overall relevance to the ARH Pilot Program. 

Scoring & Analysis

Selected startups are evaluated across the ARH 7-Pillar Framework. 

Report Delivery

A structured report is delivered, highlighting key strengths, risks, findings and recommendations. 

Note: Priority is given to applications supported by complete and verifiable information. 

Confidentiality Commitment

• All submitted information is treated as strictly confidential.

• Data is securely stored and protected.

• Information is never shared with third parties without explicit consent, except where legally required.

• ARH follows recognized data protection and privacy principles, including GDPR-inspired standards where applicable.