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ResourceA VC’s advice for early-stage startups fundraising
To many outsiders, venture capital is a somewhat mysterious industry. People who are called VCs are managing multi-million or even billion-dollar inst…
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Case studiesMentor-driven capital – Join Africa’s business angel movement and start your journey today!
Through mentoring, business angels offer more than just money. Mentor-driven capital is creating value for startups by sharing the knowledge, experien…
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EntrepreneurshipAfrican angel investors are moving to the heart of the continent’s future
Africa has developed from a continent once viewed as a lost cause to a land of vibrant opportunity, particularly when it comes to business
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Case studiesVC4A research proves founder teams are key to startup success in Africa
Data from VC4A’s new ‘2017 Venture Finance in Africa’ research proves that a strong team of founders is the key driver of startup success
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EntrepreneurshipShow me the money: A quick guide to Africa’s early stage tech capital
Over the last 6 years, our team at TLcom met dozens of African entrepreneurs. While there are many challenges facing most of these founders
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EntrepreneurshipHow consumer data can improve your investment decision in Africa
Recently we released a white-paper report for investors and fund managers looking at emerging markets entitled Improve Investment Decision in Africa. …
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Case studiesAPIs: A bridge between mobile operators and startups in Africa
In 2006, fewer than 400 public APIs were available globally. Today, there are around 15,000 APIs, with 40 new ones created every week. Salesforce
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ResourceWhat investors should look for when assessing a venture
As someone who advises companies and investors about their entry into emerging markets, as a small scale angel investor and having experience in mento…
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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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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
