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InvestingUnderstanding what Venture Capital funds are looking for
Embarking in an entrepreneurial process is motivating and captivating, but hopes and dreams can vanish if there is no financial backing. However, in s…
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Case studiesDo you have what it takes to join our 2016 Investor Summit as a speaker?
This November 17, the African Business Angel Network (ABAN), Lagos Angels Network (LAN) and VC4Africa jointly present the 3rd annual African Angel Inv…
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InvestingogaVenue raises $45k from Spark and Hotels.ng
VC4A listed ogaVenue, the Lagos-based online events venue booking platform, today announces that it has secured a $45k seed investment from Spark and …
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InvestingSABAN is launching to galvanize and grow angel investing in South Africa
With the South African Business Angel Network – SABAN – launching in Johannesburg on August 24th, 2016, South Africa can claim its first nationa…
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EntrepreneurshipBuilding a continent of angel investors
Innovative early stage ventures that have the potential to yield high social impact, but require less than USD 1 million in capital, are the
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InvestingLAN syndicates invest in three ventures at Startup DealDay #2
The second Lagos Startup DealDay, a quarterly pitch event where the very best startup ventures (across sectors) are guaranteed funding, took place on …
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InvestingGround Game: Smart Investing in Africa
In April I was sitting at Pete’s, the outdoor café in Nairobi’s iHub, lunching with a Nairobi-based entrepreneur. Pete’s and the iHub can make
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InvestingWhat the Jozi Angels look for in a startup
Investing in startups can be tricky and can seem daunting, particularly if you’re new to it. Can you make money? Absolutely! Can you lose
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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 …
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Case studiesLAN Syndicates sign-off N50M for three startups at the first Lagos StartUp Deal Day
The recent Lagos Startup Deal Day has resulted in the formation of 3 syndicates of angel investors who have invested in 3 early stage
