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5 steps to fundraising on VC4Africa
VC4Africa recently launched new tools that improve the community’s matchmaking capabilities. This is a first for the African space and is part of our …
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It’s a Facebook Africa: A map of the world’s most visited websites by country
Webempires, a company that creates apps and visuals on interesting web companies, technology and business, recently published a map of the world’…
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VC4Africa: the founder’s network for the continent’s leading entrepreneurs
As a start-up founder, you probably have more on your plate than you want to think about. So adding more activities to your daily
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Hivos and VC4Africa announce the 2012 Incubator Award
The Humanist Institute for Development Cooperation (Hivos), a leading Dutch organisation with a worldwide presence, and Venture Capital for Africa (VC…
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Why are Nigerians not making the shift to mobile payments?
Authorities must invest in infrastructure, education and awareness campaigns if the recently introduced Lagos Cash-Less Policy is to succeed, accordin…
EntrepreneurshipAn inside look at the emerging startup scene in Nairobi
Kenya’s capital Nairobi is on the forefront of Africa’s tech-revolution. With the fast adoption of new mobile money services, and the dropping prices …
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Entrepreneurs keen to transform the African healthcare sector
Over the past few years we have seen improvements in the African healthcare sector. There is increased investment in quality hospitals and a growing
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10 entrepreneurs disrupting the African energy business
Africa’s strong economic performance over the past ten years, as well as its projected economic growth, mean ever-increasing energy demands across the…
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VC4Africa members come together for 2nd London Meetup
VC4Africa members recently came together for the second London meet up. We had a chance to catch up with Lydia Ofori, the organizer of
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The future of a rich continent, what will Africa look like in 2050?
What will Africa look like in 2050? If we look at the positive trends we see taking root today just imagine what can be