Expanding the pool of business mentors in South Africa, Zambia and Botswana
VC4A is excited to announce its new Mentor-Driven Capital (MDC) program launching in South Africa, Zambia and Botswana in February 2020, with support from… read more
Then, consider becoming a mentor in the VC4A Mentor-Driven Capital Program in Lusaka from February to May 2020.
Through mentoring, business angels offer more than just money. ‘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.
Take advantage of the first dedicated training program designed for African business professionals keen to guide Africa’s up and coming entrepreneurs to success. Angel investing is of course about providing early-stage companies with investment capital, but the expertise and network that you, as a business angel, can share with entrepreneurs is also vital to their growth and success. The goal of this program is to therefore boost your ability as a high-powered mentor to support entrepreneurs while learning to think and act like a savvy business angel.
In this unique mentor program for aspiring business angels, you will guide promising entrepreneurs to success while you achieve your own level of success. You will receive expert guidance, training and hands-on support. The only thing you need to invest during the 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 angel. Share with industry experts, tap industry-leading knowledge, and engage your peers in this hands-on learning journey.
Participate in 2 Mentor-Driven Capital Bootcamps, covering topics including:
Submit a complete application by December 15 2019 if you are interested in this program. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview. Contact Melissa Ruggles at melissa [at] vc4a [dot] com if you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail.
SAIS 2 is a regional initiative that supports the growth of new businesses through strengthening innovation ecosystems and promotion of cross-border collaboration between innovation role-players in Southern Africa. More information
Program dates | Feb 15 - May 31, 2020 |
Organizer | VC4A |
Targets | Zambia |
Sectors | Sector agnostic |
Name | Country | Sector(s) | Stage |
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Dawa Health Democratizing access to healthcare through clinicians & chws |
Zambia | Artificial intelligence, Healthcare, Healthcare pr… | Growth stage |
eMsika Simplifying business |
Zambia | Agribusiness, E-commerce | Startup stage |
Safe Motherhood Alliance Advancing safe births in sub-saharan Africa |
Zambia | Healthcare, Healthcare providers and services, Pha… | Growth stage |
Smartzed Limited connect. collaborate. learn |
Zambia | Educational services | Startup stage |
VC4A is excited to announce its new Mentor-Driven Capital (MDC) program launching in South Africa, Zambia and Botswana in February 2020, with support from… read more
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