Aligning product-market fit with company's values
Achieving product-market fit means desired customers start desiring you, ideally pre or at Series A. African founders must align this with their startup's values to preserve identity.
Levi Cee
Africa's new hot startups: Camels or unicorns?
Unicorn startups are an alluring dream but three founders and two investors believe that Camels are a more realistic ambition for Africa's tech ecosystem.
How African startups can leverage startup advisors
Startup advisors possess specialised insights, experience, or training in specific industries. They apply this expertise to aid founders in navigating the complexities of building tech companies in Africa.
Introducing “The Investor Clinic”, a monthly virtual event for African tech founders
Pitch, get feedback, and secure VC funding; The Investor Clinic is designed to support African startups amid a funding dip post-market reset.
How to de-risk your investments as an angel investor
When Paystack exited to Stripe, some Angel investors confessed to making nearly 20x on their investment. Yet, a single mistake in their investment process could have wiped out any potential gain.
7 Nigerian founders backing other founders
Meet seven Nigerian founders who have come full circle, reinvesting in the very ecosystem that once nurtured them.
The dark side of venture capital
Venture capital's enticing embrace brings rapid growth and funds, but founders face a tumultuous journey. Balancing autonomy, battling burnout, and exit pressures, startups must navigate its shadows with resilience.