Orange Corners is proud to unveil the Orange Corners Alumni Community (https://orangecorners.vc4a.com/), an exciting platform connecting its alumni across 22 hubs in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Developed in close collaboration with ecosystem partner VC4A, this online environment ensures continued connection, inspiration and opportunity for over 3,700 entrepreneurs who have completed Orange Corners programmes.Orange Corners supports young entrepreneurs in Africa, Asia and the Middle East to build sustainable, profitable businesses that contribute to more inclusive and prosperous societies. The vision for the ‘invite-only’ Orange Corners Alumni Community is to develop a space shaped by the needs and ambitions of entrepreneurs that have completed the programme in the past 10 years. It’s where connections can be built, knowledge can be exchanged across borders and new growth opportunities will be shared. Built to reflect the ambition of our alumni, members form new partnerships and access further opportunities for growth.“At Orange Corners, our greatest strength is our network—spanning 20 countries and over 3,700 alumni. The launch of the Orange Corners Alumni Community marks a major milestone in our mission to build a thriving international community of young entrepreneurs.”— Ward Karssemeijer – Programme Advisor Nigeria, Mali & Alumni Community, Orange Corners.For VC4A, this collaboration reflects a shared belief in the power of local entrepreneurship to drive inclusive and sustainable development. By powering the community platform, VC4A ensures that members gain long-term access to tools and networks that accelerate their ventures.“VC4A exists to connect founders to growth opportunities. Doing this at scale with Orange Corners is an exciting partnership for us where we can leverage our online infrastructure to connect thousands of young founders to exclusive content and to each other.”— Bertil van Vugt – Director of Operations, VC4A.The Orange Corners Alumni Community is already bringing founders together. From sharing lessons learned to exploring new collaborations, this is where alumni can connect to shape what comes next. Alumni focused programmes and masterclasses on relevant topics and tailored for different sectors and regions will be accessible for the members. The partner hubs that organise the Orange Corners programme, as well as the fund managers of the Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF) have become members and offer their support to founders in different ways. Together, we look forward to building a living network, set to grow with the entrepreneurs who power it.About Orange CornersOrange Corners is an initiative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands that provides young entrepreneurs across Africa, Asia and the Middle East with the necessary training, mentorship, network, funding and facilities to start and grow their businesses. Special focus is given to entrepreneurs creating innovative and sustainable solutions to local challenges and contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals. Visit the website https://www.orangecorners.com/ to learn more.About VC4AVC4A is an ecosystem builder that leverages its infrastructure, network, and expertise for the programmes that contribute to the startup movement in emerging markets. Since 2007, the organisation has designed, structured, and implemented successful entrepreneurship programmes in these markets. VC4A runs an online platform featuring a database of startups in Africa and Latin America, connecting entrepreneurs to resources, networks, and funding. Visit the website at https://VC4A.com for more information.entrepreneurshipStartup supportvc4a newsVC4A Updates