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Case studiesNew data shows growing investor appetite in African early stage startups
Data from the newly published 2016 Venture Finance in Africa research, conducted by VC4Africa, shows that the growing international and local angel in…
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EntrepreneurshipAzarGen Biotechnologies closes USD $3.1 million in Series B funding
Starting 2016 with a bang, VC4A listed venture AzarGen Biotechnologies closes $3.1 million in Series B funding. We had a chance to speak with
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Case studiesFostering a culture of inclusive business in 2016, promoting entrepreneurship for the Base of the Pyramid
There is much talk about entrepreneurship as a driver for economic growth and social progress, but to what extent does this new generation of business…
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Entrepreneurship
Working towards a Greener Future in Africa – Hivos and VC4Africa join forces
Photo by EDWARD XU At VC4Africa we seek to promote entrepreneurs working to scale green solutions. Large-scale deforestation, water pollution, global …
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Entrepreneurship
What can entrepreneurs do to secure venture finance for their African startup?
As reported by the World Bank, 43 per cent of sub-Saharan Africa’s population is between the ages of 0 and 14. This growing population
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Entrepreneurship
Time to recognize Africa’s successful companies
What better way to support SME development in the African space than by celebrating the entrepreneurs who have already achieved remarkable success. Th…