- 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…
- 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.
- 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
- 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…
- Learning
How to define a growth strategy, by Sylvie Dalode – Startup Setup 8
“Growth” is a broad term often overused in business. As a founder, defining what specifically you mean by growth, is essential. On the Afr…
- Entrepreneurship
How to prepare for growth as a startup, by Justin Spratt – Startup Setup 7
As a founder, you don’t want your growth to outstrip your ability to finance that growth. This week Justin Spratt, Head of Strategic Partnership…
- Learning
How to build your team, by Juliet Wanyiri -Startup Setup 6
The team that a founder starts off with is a major factor that will impact their startup’s ability to overcome inevitable shocks ahead. In
- Entrepreneurship
Tech54 – March’s selection of deals
We are pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with African Business magazine and Briter Bridges to feature Tech54, their bi-monthly newslette…
- Entrepreneurship
Announcing launch of fully virtual second cycle of VC4A’s Mentor-Driven Capital program in South Africa, Botswana and Zambia
COVID-19 is forcing everyone to find new ways of working. In VC4A’s Mentor-Driven Capital program, powered by SAIS, it’s no different. We are therefor…
- Entrepreneurship
Strategies for startup entrepreneurs – Keeping your business alive through COVID-19
The COVID-19 virus continues to wreck havoc on international markets, presenting entrepreneurs with a dire economic outlook and growing set of challen…