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EntrepreneurshipStartup Battlefield: Bringing the Ugandan ecosystem together
The startup scene in Uganda on its journey to maturity, pegged mostly on lessons learned over the past few years. Most stakeholders are adapting
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EntrepreneurshipLAN Syndicates invest USD 250K and launch second Lagos Startup DealDay
The first Lagos StartUp DealDay, organized in March by the Lagos Angel Network (LAN), resulted in three syndicates investing a total of N50 million (U…
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Case studiesMobile technology as a key enabler in Africa’s growth
Mobile telecommunication networks have been regarded as the first complete infrastructure the continent has ever witnessed. To bolster this statement …
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Case studiesNew data shows growing investor appetite in African early stage startups
Data from the newly published 2016 Venture Finance in Africa research, conducted by VC4Africa, shows that the growing international and local angel in…
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EntrepreneurshipInnovation vs. Startups: Is there a difference?
Being a cool startup is no longer enough. In 2011, Innoventures took part in organizing a major competition for Internet startups in Egypt, which
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Case studiesCall for applications: Take advantage of every opportunity
Building a successful company is one of the hardest things you can do. The path is wrought with challenges and most startups go on
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EntrepreneurshipWant to become a market leader? Pricing pitfalls to avoid
What comes to your mind when you hear the word ‘cheap’? Is the word negative? Do you think it would appeal to the poor?
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Entrepreneurship
Kenya, Africa’s Silicon Valley, Epicentre of Innovation
Technology has and still continues to play a vital role in the development and advancement of African economies at large. Technology is constantly rei…
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Case studiesInto Africa – The rise and success of FinTech Startups
FinTech is short for “Financial Technology” – the concept that has plugged our continent (Africa) of lately. It brings about structured change and dig…
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Case studiesCrowdsourcing a global movement, an online marketplace for African startups
The Venture Capital for Africa (VC4Africa) community is dedicated to supporting the growth of Africa’s start up ecosystem. The network building …
