- Entrepreneurship
MySmartFarm empowers farmers with eco-intelligent, scientific, real-time advice
We had a chance to catch up with Wolfgang von Loeper, the founder and entrepreneur behind Mysmartfarm. Part of the Hivos sponsored Green Pioneer
- Entrepreneurship
Performing due diligence on startups in Africa: analyzing investment opportunities
What does it take to build a fruitful partnership between an early-stage entrepreneur and an equity investor in Africa? VC4Africa members and investor…
- Entrepreneurship
Join upcoming regional DEMO Africa events to pitch your startup
Prior to this year’s DEMO Africa we are coming to a town near you. This is your chance to meet the team and pitch your startup.
- Entrepreneurship
Cobitech Solar: Affordable energy solutions for Kenya’s 70% off-grid
We had a chance to catch up with Samson Gichia, the founder and entrepreneur behind Cobitech Solar. Part of the Hivos sponsored Green Pioneer Accelera…
- Entrepreneurship
SolarTurtle: South Africa’s community owned renewable energy business in a box
We had a chance to catch up with James van der Walt, the founder and entrepreneur behind SolarTurtle. Part of the Hivos sponsored Green Pioneer
- Case studies
Your tool for Angel investing in startups across Africa
With the VC4Africa Pro Account we make it easier than ever to engage high potential high growth entrepreneurs from across the continent. VC4Africa inv…
- Entrepreneurship
The essential startup starter pack: legal documents you need as a startup founder
What are the legal documents you need to have as a startup founder? Odun Longe, a startup lawyer at The Longe Practice in Lagos, Nigeria, lists
- Case studies
11 key lessons for innovation hubs in Africa
Read new lessons learned from a series of hangout discussions hosted by AfriLabs (the pan-African network of technology innovation hubs) and AfriHive …
- Case studies
African venture finance starts here – 7 reasons to list on VC4Africa as an entrepreneur
Africa is full of entrepreneurs starting innovative companies with the potential to transform the world. Venture capital community VC4Africa is a netw…
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Is 2015 the year you raise capital for your venture? 7 tips and tricks
Do you require capital to grow your business? If you are working on a scalable business, and think investors should consider backing your venture,