TVC Labs Mentorpitch 10 Program For Early-Stage Startups 2025

MentorPitch is a dynamic, structured mentorship program designed to accelerate the growth of early-stage startups.

It connects promising founders with seasoned industry leaders to refine business models, scale operations, and achieve sustainable impact through tailored guidance and strategic networking.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are seeking committed founders who meet the following criteria:

Industry Focus: Your startup must be a tech-enabled solution in:

• EduTech, AgriTech, Renewables, Clean Tech, Smart Cities
• Digital Trade, Logistics, SaaS
• Utilizing AI, VR, AR, or IoT.

Traction & Stage:

• Have a functional Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with paying customers.
• Possess 6 to 24 months of revenue history.
• Be legally registered and operational in at least one Nigerian state.

Team Composition:

• A dedicated, coachable team that has been working together for 12+ months.
• Must include at least one female founder.

Funding & Ambition:

• Have raised a minimum of ₦1 Million from Founder, Family, Friends & Fans (FFFF).
• Be targeting a large or rapidly growing market.
• Have plans to raise between ₦25 Million and ₦400 Million in equity or other forms by the end of the program year.

Program Benefits & Offerings

Selected startups will gain access to a comprehensive support system:

• Expert Guidance: 12 interactive virtual plenary sessions with high-quality, experienced mentors.
• Personalized Mentorship: Tailored support focused on critical business areas: markets, customers, product, talent, funding, and investment readiness.
• Real-Time Feedback: Constructive critiques on pitches and business plans from both mentors and peer founders.
• Powerful Networking: Opportunities to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, mentors, and potential partners in a collaborative environment.
• Skill Development: Gain essential knowledge and skills directly from successful entrepreneurs and professionals.
• Safe Learning Environment: A supportive space to take risks, share ideas, learn from mistakes, and discover effective solutions.

The POEM Framework

MentorPitch is built on the POEM Framework, a strategic tool for developing technology startups by focusing on five core pillars:

• Vision: The founder’s core values, purpose, and mission.
• Proposition: The products/services offered to a target market.
• Organization: The people, processes, and technology that deliver the proposition.
• Economics: The capital strategy for funding operations to generate revenue and impact.
• Milestones: Key achievements and targets from MVP to Series A readiness.

Apply here