At VC4A we believe, that startup capital is a key driver to development. Therefore, our platform seeks to bring together entrepreneurs with capital, knowledge, mentors and market opportunities. Our focus is on high growth high potential ventures because these can fuel economic growth and create jobs. By raising startup capital at the right time innovative and disruptive new businesses can be developed which ensures prosperity for communities and countries.
Our platform provides you with everything ranging from:
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To answer the question What is startup capital? We begin by mentioning a short definition:
‘Startup capital is money that is required to start a new business’
In practice, this money can be used for office space, inventory, licenses, marketing, product development and manufacturing or any other expenses. It is also referred to as “seed money” and is essential to make a new business work.
It is our mission to provide ambitious entrepreneurs around the world with all they need to get their business thriving. VC4A’s inspiration comes from the entrepreneurs bold enough to start companies that have the potential to change the world. Take a look at the active ventures on our platform.
Capital and knowledge are essential assets for every startup. That is why more than 12,000 ventures are actively using our platform today and many more have done so since our start in 2007. In the future we want our community to grow even further, thereby bolstering the global entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The ‘Start your business’ course is aimed at founders who are in the phase of developing ideas and testing product-market fit.
The first module focuses on how to build a great team, the second module on the environment you operate in and the third module discusses the importance of knowing your target market.
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The course on ‘Grow your business’ is for startup founders who are looking to scale their operations when they are getting traction for their product or service.
One module breaks down the different types of business models to consider, and the other module focuses on ways to build traction and grow the customer base.
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The ‘Your legal business’ course is aimed at founders who want to learn more about the legal implications of setting up their business and getting their operations funded.
The first module focuses on legal basics, the second module on the funding concepts.
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The ‘Finance your business’ course is aimed at entrepreneurs who are looking to raise external capital.
In the first module you will learn how to structure your business’ financials, contracts, and other legalities. The second module unpacks how to fundraise successfully.
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The ‘Mentor-Driven Capital’ course is dedicated to African business professionals to boost high-powered mentoring abilities to support entrepreneurs while learning to think and act like a savvy business angel.
‘Mentor-driven capital’ is the approach to creating value for startups by sharing the knowledge, experience and network you’ve built during your career, while also maximizing the return on your investments.
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