Ecosystem building since 2007
For more than 15 years VC4A has supported the building and implementation of robust entrepreneurial ecosystems across the African and Latin American continents through partnership and collaboration.
We guide founders on their fundraising efforts, support selection processes, conduct due diligence on startups, and work with partners through all steps of the process. And when the program comes to an end, we continue to offer founders a virtual home – where they can continue to learn, network, and grow.
Implement your next entrepreneurship program with VC4A
We share our years of experience gained implementing startup programs in Africa and Latin America, and work with our partners to design smart and effective interventions.
While implementing programs we’ve become specialists in designing entrepreneur support initiatives by combining on-the-ground activities in collaboration with partners with virtual acceleration support made available via the VC4A.com platform.
Who we work with
Client Spotlight: develoPPP Ventures
develoPPP Ventures is aimed at supporting early growth-stage companies, whose innovative business model improves living conditions in developing countries.
Together with DEG, GIZ and local partners, VC4A handles the overall preparation, coordination, and monitoring through management of calls for proposals in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Nigeria; pre-selection of startups, preparation of shortlist, organization of pitching event; due diligence of the selected ventures; and provision of technical assistance in collaboration with a range of experts
Our services
- Based on 10+ years of designing and implementing entrepreneur support programs, VC4A can assist in the initial phases of constructing intervention on different levels, sector and location agnostic.
Expert + Partner Network
Over the years VC4A has built an extensive network of experts and 1,600 organizations, including incubators, accelerators, NGOs, VCs, angel networks, and multinationals which can be leveraged as part of collaborations.Investor Readiness + Dealrooms
Based on our experience with the VC4A Venture Showcase since 2017, we have created different formats to support entrepreneurs in their efforts to secure funding.Selection + Due Diligence
VC4A supports selection processes and performs due diligence on companies as part of partner program funnels.Mentor Driven Capital
Since 2018 VC4A has implemented a mentor training program, live in 8 African countries so far. This creates value for startups by sharing the knowledge, experience, and network mentors have built during their career.Established online platform + tools
Our platform offers access to top entrepreneurs in the sectors and countries relevant to your needs. You can also manage programs with VC4A’s online tools for the application, screening, evaluation and selection of startups.