Digital entertainment company Banzan Ventures, under the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), has qualified to participate at the GITEX Africa in Morocco next month and Expand North Star in the UAE in October. Kochi-based Banzan Ventures qualified to participate in both events at a roadshow in the city organised jointly by Dubai World Trade Center, GITEX Africa, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and GITEX Morocco. Banzan Ventures will take part at GITEX’s Supernova Challenge, which is the biggest pitch competition in West Asia, Africa and South Asia, in a bid to become the next unicorn. The 2017-founded Banzan Ventures focuses on mobile games, online comics and storytelling for brands, while also specialising in high-touchpoint businesses ranging from education to retail and FMCG to consumer internet. KSUM is the nodal agency of the Kerala Government for entrepreneurship development and incubation activities in the State.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 06, 2023 14:33 UTC