nakelabs/africonnect

a platform that connects founders to investors- built by Africans for Africa for the Africa x summit 2026 React+fastapi # AfriConnect ## Overview AfriConnect is a mobile-first platform designed to bridge the gap between African startup founders and investors. Moving away from traditional social networking feeds, AfriConnect utilizes a high-end, gallery-style interface to facilitate professional deal-making, giving founders a premium space to showcase their vision and investors a streamlined way to discover high-potential startups. ## Key Features * ** Premium Gallery Interface:** A curated, high-end UI designed specifically for professional discovery rather than casual scrolling. * ** Investor Discovery Feed:** A tailored feed allowing investors to browse curated startup profiles and discover emerging African talent. * ** Founder Showcases:** Dedicated profile spaces for founders to highlight their traction, team, and business models. * ** Secure Deal-Making:** An integrated system for securely exchanging pitch decks and managing formal connection requests between parties. ## Tech Stack * **Frontend:** React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS * **Backend:** FastAPI, Python BACKEND IS CURRENTLY OFFLINE ## Installation 1. **Clone the repository:** ```bash git clone github.com Navigate to the project directory: Bash cd africonnect Set up the Frontend: Bash cd frontend npm install Contributing Contributions to improve AfriConnect are welcome. Please fork the repository, create a new branch for your feature or bug fix, and submit a pull request for review. License This project is licensed under the MIT License.