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EntrepreneurshipRegional finalists for the MEST Africa Challenge 2019 announced
50 scale-ups have been selected. The second annual MEST Africa Challenge regional finals will take place February 27 and 28 in Accra, Lagos, Nairobi,
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Case studiesVC4A launching Ghana research report: ecosystem builders offering robust support
The startup game in Ghana has been incredible since 2013. Increasing foreign direct investment year after year has made startups such as meQasa, Farme…
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EntrepreneurshipThe MEST Africa challenge is looking for tech businesses ready to scale to new markets
The MEST Africa Challenge returns for its second year, offering up to $50k in equity investment for startups based in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, South
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Case studiesVC4A launching Kenya research report: A maturing startup ecosystem
One of the key defining moments of the Kenyan tech startup ecosystem was in 2010 when m:Lab was founded. Entrepreneurs innovating in the mobile
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Case studiesInvesting money in Africa is easy, but making money is the work of savvy investors
Cape Town welcomed over 300 active and aspiring investors representing Africa’s early stage investing ecosystem for last week’s two-day Africa Early S…
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EntrepreneurshipThird annual Booking Booster is looking for ventures solving sustainable travel challenges
Booking.com is calling startups from around the world that are building technology-driven solutions to solve sustainable travel challenges – in …
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Case studiesIntroducing 10 selected ventures for the #NES24 Startup Pitching Event
We are proud to announce 10 ventures that have been selected by a team of investor experts to pitch at #NES24 Startup Pitching Event.
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Case studiesPitch AgriHack 2018: The finalists, the prize giving ceremony and the winners
The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Co-operation (CTA) concluded a five-day Pitch AgriHack final, with the awarding of best startups in th…
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Case studiesMeet the portfolio for 2018 VC4A Venture Showcase – Series A
We are proud to announce the 8 ventures selected for the 2018 VC4A Venture Showcase – Series A. These companies represent a new class
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Case studiesVC4A startup ecosystem report: South Africa, the most robust and developed on the continent
South Africa has the most mature startup ecosystem in Africa, with a small but established venture capital industry (SAVCA celebrates its 20th anniver…
