Blog – VC4A
EntrepreneurshipBuilding a continent of angel investors
Innovative early stage ventures that have the potential to yield high social impact, but require less than USD 1 million in capital, are the
EntrepreneurshipShe Leads Africa announces first cohort for SLA Accelerator Programme
She Leads Africa has announced ten early stage businesses have been accepted into the 2016 SLA Accelerator Programme which began last week in Lagos,
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
InvestingLAN syndicates invest in three ventures at Startup DealDay #2
The second Lagos Startup DealDay, a quarterly pitch event where the very best startup ventures (across sectors) are guaranteed funding, took place on …
EntrepreneurshipStartup Battlefield: Bringing the Ugandan ecosystem together
The startup scene in Uganda on its journey to maturity, pegged mostly on lessons learned over the past few years. Most stakeholders are adapting
InvestingGround Game: Smart Investing in Africa
In April I was sitting at Pete’s, the outdoor café in Nairobi’s iHub, lunching with a Nairobi-based entrepreneur. Pete’s and the iHub can make
InvestingWhat the Jozi Angels look for in a startup
Investing in startups can be tricky and can seem daunting, particularly if you’re new to it. Can you make money? Absolutely! Can you lose
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…
Case studiesFast-tracking entrepreneurship and digital skills in Somaliland
Entrepreneurship, particularly in the digital sector, can provide a solution to many challenges the African continent is facing. With this in mind we …
EntrepreneurshipLAN Syndicates invest USD 250K and launch second Lagos Startup DealDay
The first Lagos StartUp DealDay, organized in March by the Lagos Angel Network (LAN), resulted in three syndicates investing a total of N50 million (U…
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 …
