Namibia Business Angel Network (NABAN)

A group of professionals who put their own money into Namibian startups and help run them. The cheques are small, but a NABAN pitch puts you in front of investors, Bellatrix and the incubators in one room, and finalists have been assessed for larger green finance at the same event.

Angel cheques; the network reported about N$750,000 invested since 2022. NABAN, a network of Namibian professionals who invest privately. Open all year: Applications for Pitch Event #20, NABAN’s final pitch of 2026, close on Sunday 15 November 2026 at 23:59. NABAN asks for operational, market-tested startups and growth businesses past the idea stage, with real traction, a clear and scalable business model and strong growth potential. Earlier in 2026 a green-finance edition with Bellatrix drew more than 50 applicants for five places.

The terms

  • Equity or similar early-stage investment from individual members
  • Mentoring and introductions alongside the money

Who qualifies

Early-stage founders who can pitch a growing business to private investors

  • Founders of early-stage Namibian businesses with growth potential
  • Selected through an application and shortlisting before each pitch event

What to prepare

  • A five-minute pitch and a short deck
  • A company structure that can take an investor (a Private Company)
  • Your numbers: what you have sold, what it costs to deliver, what you need and what it buys

What actually decides it

The pitch and the follow-through. Angels back founders they trust; a clear deck, honest numbers and a company that is ready to issue shares make that easier.

How to apply

Apply for Pitch Event #20 at bit.ly/NABANPitch20 before 23:59 on Sunday 15 November 2026 (partners: Startup Lab, Pula Pitch and Basecamp). After that, watch NABAN’s announcements for the first pitch of 2027.

Get the paperwork right before you apply

A registered business: Close Corporation N$1,300 or Private Company N$5,500, government fees included

NamRA and Social Security registrations: N$300 each

Current Good Standing certificates: N$300 per certificate, or N$800 a month to keep all of them current

Frequently asked questions

How much can I get from Namibia Business Angel Network (NABAN)?

Angel cheques; the network reported about N$750,000 invested since 2022. Equity or similar early-stage investment from individual members.

Who qualifies for Namibia Business Angel Network (NABAN)?

Early-stage founders who can pitch a growing business to private investors. Founders of early-stage Namibian businesses with growth potential. Selected through an application and shortlisting before each pitch event.

Is Namibia Business Angel Network (NABAN) open now?

Open all year. Applications for Pitch Event #20, NABAN’s final pitch of 2026, close on Sunday 15 November 2026 at 23:59. NABAN asks for operational, market-tested startups and growth businesses past the idea stage, with real traction, a clear and scalable business model and strong growth potential. Earlier in 2026 a green-finance edition with Bellatrix drew more than 50 applicants for five places.

How do I apply to Namibia Business Angel Network (NABAN)?

Apply for Pitch Event #20 at bit.ly/NABANPitch20 before 23:59 on Sunday 15 November 2026 (partners: Startup Lab, Pula Pitch and Basecamp). After that, watch NABAN’s announcements for the first pitch of 2027.

What do I need to prepare?

A five-minute pitch and a short deck. A company structure that can take an investor (a Private Company). Your numbers: what you have sold, what it costs to deliver, what you need and what it buys.

Sources

  • The Villager, 2026: NABAN hosts green finance pitch event
  • Namibia Business Angel Network on LinkedIn
  • NABAN: Call for applications, Pitch Event #20 (deadline 15 November 2026)

Checked 2026-11-11. All funders.