Blog – VC4A
-
Case studiesInnovative African startups in the battle against COVID-19
Innovative African startups in the battle against COVID-19. Please help share and promote these companies! In the last two weeks, the number of affect…
-
Case studiesBuilding resilient networks for innovation in times of crisis: VC4A’s response to COVID-19
As you know, there is a global pandemic underway with COVID-19. In order to combat this virus, we must take immediate action. VC4A is
-
EntrepreneurshipMeet the 10 African startups selected for the Westerwelle Young Founders Programme
Ten African entrepreneurs selected for the latest Westerwelle Young Founders Programme and attended the Young Founder Conference in Berlin, last week.…
-
EntrepreneurshipInnovate for Life 2020 Cohort Finalists
Innovate for Life is an initiative of Amref Health Africa’s Institute of Capacity Development (ICD) in conjunction with the Elsevier Foundation, Metta…
-
EntrepreneurshipMeet the inspiring social enterprises supported by the MedUP! Fund
We’re very proud to announce the 64 social enterprises that have already been selected under the MedUP! Fund that will receive tailored financial and
-
Entrepreneurship13 Fintech Startups Announced for CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa 2020
The LHoFT Foundation is announcing the list of 13 Fintech startups selected to take part in the 2020 edition of CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa. Building
-
EntrepreneurshipAfrican venture trends to watch in 2020
More fintech, Chinese investment, gig-economy platforms, and creative industry companies are among the trends to watch in 2020 African venture capital…
-
EntrepreneurshipScaling digital agriculture innovations: Startups selected for investment readiness program
Meet the 14 African startups selected for the GIZ-SAIS Investment Readiness Program kicked off in Nairobi, Kenya on 12-13 December 2019. The “Scaling …
-
Case studiesBuilding African success stories, from Startup to Series A
As 2019 comes to an end, we look back on a productive year! VC4A passed many key milestones, one that included welcoming our 100,000th
-
Mentorship
Expanding the pool of business mentors in South Africa, Zambia and Botswana
VC4A is excited to announce its new Mentor-Driven Capital (MDC) program launching in South Africa, Zambia and Botswana in February 2020, with support …
-
Case studiesNew era of growth for Africa’s venture capital industry and tech startup sector
The growing number of startups securing major financial commitments sets the stage for an entirely new era of growth in the African venture capital
