- Investing
Announcing the 8 finalists for the 2021 VC4A Venture Showcase – Series A
We’re proud to announce the 8 ventures for the 2021 VC4A Venture Showcase – Series A track! Since 2017, the VC4A Venture Showcase has
- 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
- 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
- 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…
- 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
- Investing
Meet the portfolio for the first-ever 2020 VC4A Venture Showcase – Seed
Startup entrepreneurs are working to harness Africa’s potential. Together they represent a critical pipeline of innovation that is driving high growth…