Mentor-Driven Capital program Nigeria 2021

Are you an established business professional, entrepreneur, or investor with some time on your hands?

Do you want to play a bigger role in the exciting startup ecosystem?

Do you want to make a tangible difference in the lives of starting entrepreneurs and their journey?

Then, consider becoming a mentor in the virtual VC4A Mentor-Driven Capital Program.

‘Mentor-driven capital’ is one of VC4A’s approaches to creating value for startup ecosystems around the world. It’s about finding and supporting motivated and experienced mentors – like you –  to share your knowledge, experience and network that you’ve acquired over your career with promising entrepreneurs. As you support your mentee on his/her entrepreneurial journey, you get keen insights into the local startup ecosystem and, and hone your own mentoring, business & leadership skills, among other things.

The goal of this program is to boost your ability as a high-powered mentor through the Mentor-Driven Capital framework we’ve developed. You and the selected fellow business leaders will receive expert guidance, training and hands-on support around mentoring, and join interactive sessions on topics like corporate partnership building and angel investing.

The program is open to a maximum of 20 aspiring business mentors in Nigeria, or to those who have strong ties with – and interest in – Nigeria.  The only thing you need to invest during the approx. 4-month program is your valuable time, knowledge and network!

Learn how to engage founders, the rules for mentorship, and how to maximize your impact as a business mentor. Share with industry experts, tap industry-leading knowledge, and engage your peers in this hands-on learning journey.

Application deadline: 5 April 2021

Submit a complete application by 5 April if you are interested in this program. Shortlisted candidates will followed up with separately. Contact Melissa Ruggles at melissa [at] vc4a [dot] com if you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail.

What we offer

• Two (2) Mentor-Driven Capital Bootcamps spread across 4 Zoom sessions covering:
  • Introduction to Mentor-Driven Capital
  • Mentoring a promising startup
  • Partnering with Corporates/Structuring the Corporate Deal
  • Thinking/Acting like an Angel Investor
• You also get access to:
  • Group mentor reflections
  • Mentorship guide and online training materials
  • Resident experts on corporate matchmaking & investment readiness
  • Promising startup companies looking for angel investment
• In addition:
  • A profile on VC4A website for networking and sourcing opportunities
  • VC4A Mentorship Marketplace membership to mentor others
• Last but not least: Complimentary access to the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit 2021!

What we kindly request from you

• You are based in Nigeria or closely affiliated with the country
• Senior business professional with multiple years of experience
• Corporate, financial or entrepreneurial background
• Interested in the startup ecosystem and keen to support startup companies
• Can spend 4 hours a month mentoring a startup entrepreneur
• Potentially already active as angel investor, and want to improve mentor skills
• Potentially already active as mentor, and want to become an angel investor
• Willing and able to join the four (4) Zoom bootcamp sessions between end-April and end-July (exact dates TBD)

>>  Questions?  Or are you an interested entrepreneur? Please contact Melissa: melissa [at] vc4a [.com].

Make a tangible contribution to promising startups and become a business mentor today!