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How realistic is it for an early-stage African startup to seek funding from a Western based Fund?

March 4th, 2016

I founded Africas first corporate ridesharing service - Pair.Pair is a monthly based subscription service which enables the working class in sub-Saharan... More

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Why do you think Africa cannot produce global scale startups?

Ravi Shah Sr. Software Engineer at Capgemini

December 2nd, 2016

As someone familiar with Nigerian Internet startup founders, I was quite disheartened to read Leila Janah, post (http://tcrn.ch/aE4UqK) where folks... More

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First time founder with successful startup in Africa but 0 experience raising funding - Advise please

Carl Davis CEO

Last updated on January 11th, 2018

Hello all, I just found this forum just recently, not sure how long it's been around but it's absolutely great having a forum for discussion for investors... More

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Are there any investment firms in the US targeting Nigeria tech startup ecosystem ?

Taiwo Adeleke O

April 22nd, 2015

Just recently launched a social network platform for the undiscovered talentwe are based in nigeria.I would like to know if there... More

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How to structure angel investments to companies overseas?

Shingai Samudzi

July 30th, 2015

I'm getting my feet wet in some angel seed funding in my home country Zimbabwe. I'm looking to better understand best practice processes for sending... More

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What are good resources to consult when setting up funds/managing financial transactions in Africa?

Shingai Samudzi

July 26th, 2015

I'm developing a funding model for entrepreneurs with good ideas in underserved countries in Africa. Essentially, finding investors in the US and... More

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