How to pitch to Condia

If you want us to write about your company, product, founder or initiative, here is what the Condia editorial team likes to write about and how to pitch to them. 
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How to pitch to Condia

Condia connects ambitious founders, talents and investors to actionable insights on tech in Africa.

Every week we get tons of story ideas and pitches. While many are promising, not all align with our editorial focus. 

If you want us to write about your company, product, founder or initiative, here is what the Condia editorial team likes to write about and how to pitch to them. 

Types of stories we cover

Investigations 

Do you know of something that doesn’t sit right? We’re all ears.

If you’re witnessing wrongdoing at a startup, like bullying, unfair hiring practices, or a toxic culture, or have a cautionary tale about untrustworthy investors or incompetent accelerators – we want to hear from you.

We’re a team of experienced journalists at Condia who value anonymity. Your identity will be completely protected (sources are never revealed). Contact us at team@thecondia.com or reach out directly to any of our reporters.

Features

Condia is interested in feature stories that delve deep into the world of African technology and innovation.

We’re particularly drawn to pieces that:

  • Uncover hidden stories: We want to hear about the people, companies, or technologies that are shaping the future but often go unnoticed.
  • Explore emerging trends: Are there new technologies, business models, or societal shifts that you see as groundbreaking?
  • Provide in-depth analysis: We value insightful commentary and analysis on complex tech issues.
  • Tell compelling human stories: Behind every great tech innovation is a human story. We’re interested in features that highlight the people driving change.
  • Offer practical advice: Stories that provide actionable insights for our readers are highly valued.

Send your pitch to team@thecondia.com.

News 

What qualifies as news these days can seem fuzzy. We’d help clear that up. A product launch, a new hire or winning an award typically doesn’t qualify as news for us but an unusual business model or a new trend does. There’s more.

Here are the news stories Condia wants from you.

As a lean team, advanced notice is key to securing coverage for your announcement. We especially appreciate embargoed funding news and pre-arranged interviews for in-depth features. If you have exclusive news, even better.

Send your pitch to team@thecondia.com, all reporters/editors at Condia receive emails sent to this email address, so your pitch won’t get lost.

Opinion Pieces 

We crave fresh takes!

Love the idea of sparking debate with a thought-provoking opinion piece on the African startup scene? We’re all ears for unconventional viewpoints that challenge the status quo.

Please read this article to find out how to do this and what we are looking for. Send your pitch ideas (not full articles) to team@thecondia.com. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Data stories and lists

Our readers love a good list or an intriguing data story. But what data does Condia want from you? Unique data from your business activity, funding data, salary data, data on industry trends and more. 

We also include links to reports and surveys in our newsletter. Share these with our newsroom: team@thecondia.com

Topics we are most interested in

Fintech, Startup Life, Healthtech, Mobility, Venture Capital, Tech Careers and Consumer Tech.

This piece was last updated on 6 November 2024.