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Case studies
How African startups contribute to tackling the challenge of youth unemployment
The year 2021 has proved exceptionally successful for African startups, drawing more record-breaking fundraising deals than all of 2019 and 2020 combi…
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Entrepreneurship
AGRF & Heifer International launch Pitch AgriHack 2021
The competition provides cash grants to innovators, increasing the use of technology and creating jobs across Africa’s agricultural sector AGRF and He…
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Case studies
2021 is halfway through, what’s new?
A lot has happened at VC4A since the start of the year and we want to share a brief update of the most exciting #projects we
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Learning
Advise on where to register a startup and its intellectual property by Lexi Novistske – Startup Setup 14
Lexi Novitske talks us through the importance of where you register you business in the week’s hack. Does the market where your company and
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Case studies
VC4A joins the partner ecosystem of the ABH Prize as application deadline is extended
The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) prize competition has expanded its network of local and international partners for its 2021 edition, to identify an…
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Learning
What should founders know before pursuing investment by Dotun Olowoporoku – Startup Setup 13
Knowing the limitations of the types of investments available should not be underestimated. Grants can help founders kickstart an MVP and prove or val…
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Learning
Growth hacking tips for entrepreneurs, by Justin Spratt – Startup Setup 12
Who should do your company’s Growth Hacking? Growth Hacking deals with what is traditionally known as sales and marketing. Outsourcing that direct con…
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Learning
How an angel investment round works, by Tomi Davies – Startup Setup 11
In this week’s hack, acclaimed investor Tomi Davies gives a short masterclass in taking on your first capital after putting your own money in.
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Learning
How to manage growth as a startup, by Sylvie Dalode – Startup Setup 10
Every company is a unique sum of choices made in the pursuit of growth. In this week’s hack, we look at how leaders apply
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Learning
How grants and awards can help startup entrepreneurs, by Dotun Olowoporoku – Startup Setup 9
Some startups need help building an MVP to prove or validate a business model. In this hack, Dotun Olowoporoku – Associate Investment Director a…