InvestingMeet the portfolio for the 2019 VC4A Venture Showcase – Series A
We’re proud to announce the 12 ventures (11 Series A and 1 Seed+) for the 2019 VC4A Venture Showcase. These companies represent the best
Case studiesMeet the portfolio for 2018 VC4A Venture Showcase – Series A
We are proud to announce the 8 ventures selected for the 2018 VC4A Venture Showcase – Series A. These companies represent a new class
EntrepreneurshipInvesting in Africa Tech? Be less Silicon and more Savannah
Recently I chaired two panels at the annual Africa Technology Business Forum in London which brings together entrepreneurs, investors, advisors and en…
EntrepreneurshipAfrica is the next frontier for VCs
According to Clarium Capital founder Peter Thiel, entrepreneurs should look for secrets where no one is looking and turn them into business opportunit…
InvestingUnderstanding what Venture Capital funds are looking for
Embarking in an entrepreneurial process is motivating and captivating, but hopes and dreams can vanish if there is no financial backing. However, in s…
Case studiesVC4Africa launches third generation platform, a global community for African startups
VC4Africa is pleased to present to you its third generation website. Read more about the background of the organization and some of the thinking
Case studiesHelping you invest in Africa’s top startups, deal sourcing to deal closing with VC4Africa
VC4Africa is a platform for African venture finance. We now have 27,500 members from 159 countries and connect thousands of promising startups from ac…
EntrepreneurshipInvesting in Kenya’s mobile disruptors, meet the Safaricom Spark Venture Fund
Safaricom in November 2014 launched a venture fund that invest in late seed to early growth stage support start-ups that use mobile technology as
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Is 2015 the year you raise capital for your venture? 7 tips and tricks
Do you require capital to grow your business? If you are working on a scalable business, and think investors should consider backing your venture,
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VC4Africa community calls on leaders to invest in entrepreneurial ecosystem at 5th EU-Africa Business Forum
It is clear Small Medium Sized Enterprises are the backbone of every economy: they are the engines of employment, income generation and economic growt…
