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Case studiesVC4Africa launches third generation platform, a global community for African startups
VC4Africa is pleased to present to you its third generation website. Read more about the background of the organization and some of the thinking
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Entrepreneurship
Botanica is an award-winning natural skin care business with double-digit growth
We had a chance to catch up with Will Coetsee, Managing Director of Botanica Natural Products, South Africa. Part of the Hivos sponsored Green Pioneer…
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Entrepreneurship
SolarTurtle: South Africa’s community owned renewable energy business in a box
We had a chance to catch up with James van der Walt, the founder and entrepreneur behind SolarTurtle. Part of the Hivos sponsored Green Pioneer
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Entrepreneurship
On valuations: How to “price” your startup
This article was originally published on Techcabal and is published with permission. Marek Zmyslowski, Managing Director of Jovago.com discusses the a…
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Case studies
“Building partnerships sounds nice, but it is hard work”
Many conferences on business opportunities in Africa are held both inside and outside the continent. Last week VC4Africa joined the ‘AfricaWorks!’ eve…
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Entrepreneurship
Results of VC4Africa’s 2013 SME Performance Index
The team at VC4Africa recently reached out to entrepreneurs part of the community to find our more about their progress. These are the results
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Case studies
Towards a vibrant venture capital sector in Africa
What needs to be done, by policy-makers of African governments and others, to create a thriving economic environment for emerging entrepreneurs in Afr…
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Entrepreneurship
Do’s and don’ts for entrepreneurs: VC intro emails – 10 lessons from a venture capitalist
This article by Keet van Zyl originally appeared on Ventureburn, a VC4Africa publishing partner. About the author: Keet van Zyl is a dynamic investmen…
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Case studies
Building an ecosystem for Angel investing in Africa
From our extensive conversations with entrepreneurs and investors, and supported again by our own research polls with the VC4Africa community, we know…
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Case studies
Brain gain: 70% of African Diasporan MBAs will return to work in Africa post-graduation
African Diasporan MBA students from leading Western business schools have affirmed their conviction in Africa’s potential for fostering small-to- medi…
