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LearningThree ingredients that make a startup successful in African markets, by Peter Allerstorfer -Startup Setup 4
Speaking from an investor’s perspective Peter talks us through key fundamentals that investors look for. In this hack he explains how the founding tea…
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EntrepreneurshipMeet the 11 education-based startups selected for the 2020 LOOP Accelerator program in Rwanda
Education, Innovation, Development – How eleven education-based startups are changing the face of Education in Rwanda with the guidance of the L…
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Case studiesTinashe Ruzan of car subscription marketplace Flexclub on rapid innovation to secure customers
We kick off the series with the CEO & co-founder of FlexClub, Tinashe Ruzane. FlexClub is a car subscription marketplace offering an alternative w…
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Case studiesMentor-Driven Capital, A Business Angel Movement to Realize African Startup Potential
Through mentoring, business angels offer more than just money. They create value for startups by sharing the knowledge, experience, and network they&r…
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Case studiesVC4A research proves founder teams are key to startup success in Africa
Data from VC4A’s new ‘2017 Venture Finance in Africa’ research proves that a strong team of founders is the key driver of startup success
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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…
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Case studies
LAN Syndicates sign-off N50M for three startups at the first Lagos StartUp Deal Day
The recent Lagos Startup Deal Day has resulted in the formation of 3 syndicates of angel investors who have invested in 3 early stage
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Entrepreneurship
Invitation: Calling the world’s leading investors to back Africa’s top innovators
Now is the time. Now is the time to be investing in Africa. A billion consumers, improving political stability, a rising middle class, continued
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Entrepreneurship
VC4Africa introduces VC4A Talent, a free recruitment service for African startups
We’re pleased to announce that we’ve launched a new recruitment function for ventures listed on VC4Africa, the first steps in creating a o…
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Case studies
Investor network comes together to launch African ventures
Africa is full of opportunities. At the same time, investing successfully is never easy. At VC4Africa we work to lower barriers to entry and