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What the Jozi Angels look for in a startup

Investing in startups can be tricky and can seem daunting, particularly if you’re new to it. Can you make money? Absolutely! Can you lose… read more

Innovation vs. Startups: Is there a difference?

Being a cool startup is no longer enough. In 2011, Innoventures took part in organizing a major competition for Internet startups in Egypt, which… read more

Zambian venture secures funding from ALTVEST Africa

VC4Africa is pleased to announce that ALTVEST Africa has invested In Yambeeji Honey & Rice Products in Zambia. As a peer-to-peer network many matches are made via… read more

VC4A Infographic – Let’s make 2012 the year of the Entrepreneur!

At VC4Africa we believe in the potential entrepreneurship has to change the world. At the end of the day, it is the individuals who… read more

Right management team makes the difference in African business

It is not easy finding good investments and almost every team, idea or business has a number of weaknesses that need to be carefully… read more

Will increased Private Equity interest in Africa trickle down?

In March, the Carlyle Group launched their first Africa-centric fund. A month later they opened their offices in South Africa and announced plans to… read more

International investors choose South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya as top 3 in 2011

International investors choose South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya as the best African countries on the continent for investment in 2011. A survey conducted by Africa Business Panel among… read more

Access to finance is the biggest challenge to entrepreneurs in Africa

This past week I conducted a poll with members on VC4Africa. Specifically, I wanted to know what the community feels prevents (more) entrepreneurship on… read more