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Join over 400 mentors helping to grow and scale innovative ventures across Africa, LatAm & beyond.
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What you stand to gain when you become a mentor
There’s lots of value that can be unlocked by members of our vibrant community, aiding the advancement of their mentorship journeys.
- Connect with diverse founders building promising businesses in emerging markets
- Get an opportunity to mentor and invest in high growth startups
- Learn more about mentor driven capital from our Academy
- Connect with like-minded professionals and founders in our Mentorship Marketplace
Mentor Driven Capital
Creating value for startups by sharing the knowledge, experience and network gained over the course of a career, actively supporting founders to maximize the return on investment.
- Learn to offer more than just money to startup founders
- Learn how to get into angel investment
- Learn how to help startups create real value through your experiences
- Learn how to improve your investment outcomes through mentorship
Top mentors
Explore our curated list of top ranked mentors on the VC4A Mentorship Marketplace.
Featured mentors
- Reina Flor Okori MakendengueGroningen , NetherlandsI’m a 4x Olympic Athlete with a strong respect and honor for Africa our collective genesis. I believe her children afro-descendant are the world’s fu…Read more
- Gideon BrefoKumasi, GhanaHello, my name is Gideon Brefo. I have successfully built two companies over the past 15 years. Hapaweb Solutions is a cloud technology company and ha…Read more
- Youssouf Simbo DiakiteVienna, AustriaI am a graduate-MBA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at WU Executive Academy, the Business School of the Vienna University of Economics and Business…Read more
“The course taken and expert-led conversations as well as experiences shared with my fellow participants have provided me great insights and ways to navigate the space, I almost feel like a pro.”
Obiajuru Luya
Farmhaven 360 Ventures / Nigeria / Founder & Lead Consultant
“As a result of this program, I’m now thinking of becoming an Angel investor.”
Bright Asiimwe
Craft-East Africa / Uganda / Multi-Country M & E Lead
“My main takeaway will be the importance of setting clear goals and boundaries.”
Afoussat Traore
Boites a Idees / Benin / Public Relations and Communications Consultant
“This program helped me validate the Mentorship structure.”
Inemesit Dike
The Legal Concierge / Nigeria / Founder
“Mentorship was a rewarding experience”
Dr. Irene Akpofure
Yvonne Lewis Ltd / United Kingdom / Founder, CEO