Blog – VC4A
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LearningHow to define a growth strategy, by Sylvie Dalode – Startup Setup 8
“Growth” is a broad term often overused in business. As a founder, defining what specifically you mean by growth, is essential. On the Afr…
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EntrepreneurshipHow to prepare for growth as a startup, by Justin Spratt – Startup Setup 7
As a founder, you don’t want your growth to outstrip your ability to finance that growth. This week Justin Spratt, Head of Strategic Partnership…
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EntrepreneurshipGoGettaz: Show the world your agribusiness solution and win US$50,000
Generation Africa is back with the third annual US$100,000 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition looking for young, agrifood change-makers with busin…
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LearningHow to build your team, by Juliet Wanyiri -Startup Setup 6
The team that a founder starts off with is a major factor that will impact their startup’s ability to overcome inevitable shocks ahead. In
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EntrepreneurshipTech54 – March’s selection of deals
We are pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with African Business magazine and Briter Bridges to feature Tech54, their bi-monthly newslette…
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LearningHow to build a sustainable business model, by Dr. Ndidi Nnoli Edozien -Startup Setup 5
In this hack, Dr. Ndidi Nnoli Edozien helps frame how a team of people can leverage capital and land to build scalable solutions that
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Case studiesBC Distribution – The story of Hugues and Mohamed
Hugues Blin and Mohamed Ali Chebil were both working in the oil and gas sector in Tunisia and Congo. They were not satisfied with
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LearningThree ingredients that make a startup successful in African markets, by Peter Allerstorfer -Startup Setup 4
Speaking from an investor’s perspective Peter talks us through key fundamentals that investors look for. In this hack he explains how the founding tea…
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LearningAdvice on starting a business, by Dr. Ndidi Nnoli Edozien – Startup Setup 3
Building a business, starting with zero cash in the bank account is what makes you a founder according to Dr Edozie. How do you
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EntrepreneurshipLessons learned about when to turn an idea into a startup, by Juliet Wanyiri – Startup Setup 2
In this hack Juliet lists and outlines what the key areas of preparation are that, in her experience, matter most. She goes on to
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Case studiesMentorwise S1E4: Where can I find a good mentor?
It is possible, and even recommended, to have multiple mentors, each of whom brings a unique perspective to a unique relationship, but where to