Blog – VC4A
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Case studiesABH’s China expedition and the transformative power of entrepreneurial ecosystems
The transformative power of entrepreneurial ecosystems lies in their ability to unlock unprecedented opportunities and dynamic partnerships. By cultiv…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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…
