Blog – VC4A
EntrepreneurshipBuilding investor relationships: Strategies for African startup founders
In the ever-evolving landscape of African entrepreneurship, the journey from creating a business idea to building a successful startup is a tasking ad…
Mentorship7 essential traits for choosing the perfect startup mentor
A good mentor can be a game-changer for an entrepreneur, providing necessary guidance, insights, and resources. They are crucial in the early stages o…
EntrepreneurshipYour first employee: road to building a great startup team
The emphasis should be on rapidly validating product-market fit, finding a repeatable revenue model, and achieving initial traction.
EntrepreneurshipNew funding opportunity for South African start-ups
GIZ brings develoPPP Ventures to South Africa. If the application is successful, start-ups can receive a grant of EUR 100,000 to scale up their develo…
EntrepreneurshipDEG Impulse launches develoPPP Ventures in Rwanda
Offering 100,000 EUR in catalytic funding for young companies, with the opportunity for additional funding in subsequent phases.
InvestingVC4A celebrated Women’s Month supporting 10 Latin American female founders
VC4A, a leading entrepreneurship ecosystem builder, recently selected 10 women-led startups to participate in its prestigious Venture Showcase program…
EntrepreneurshipApplications open for the US$100,000 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition
The 2024 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition invites agrifood entrepreneurs from across Africa to showcase their startup business ventures. Judges …
EntrepreneurshipApplications open for the sixth edition of Africa’s biggest entrepreneurial competition
The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition has launched its sixth annual continent-wide search for 10 exceptional entrepreneurs who are stri…
Entrepreneurship10 women-led startups join VC4A Venture Showcase LatAm program
In a major milestone for the company, VC4A has selected 10 rising women-led startups for the VC4A Venture Showcase LatAm – Women founder edition…
InvestingThe African tech ecosystem is returning to the pre-2021 status quo
Terms oft-mentioned in the African investor and startup landscape in 2023 would include the likes of “reset”, “funding winter”, “return to the fundame…
EntrepreneurshipMEST Africa unveils top 5 startups vying for $50K equity prize in 2023 MEST Africa Challenge
The MEST Africa Challenge (MAC), an Africa-wide pitch competition for early-stage technology startups, is proud to announce the top 5 Regional Winners…
