Blog – VC4A
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…
InvestingShaping tomorrow’s investments: A triumph of collaboration at the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2023
The Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2023, concluded with resounding success, bringing together 350+ investors, founders, and industry leaders from …
Case studiesVC4A’s decade of impact: Building thriving startup ecosystems across Africa
As we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit, it’s a moment of reflection and pride for VC4A—a decade of
EntrepreneurshipGreenAPI smart agriculture program: 7 startups set to transform digital agriculture
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and Orange has announced the selection of seven innovative startups for the GreenAP…
