When Benjamin Fernandes founded NALA, he embarked on a journey to transform financial services in Africa, particularly focusing on streamlining remittances and enhancing financial inclusion. A Tanzanian entrepreneur with a…
Raising funds for your startup is a pivotal step toward growth, but it also comes with a significant amount of legal paperwork. Navigating the legal requirements can feel daunting, especially…
When a startup or a growing business seeks new funding, one of the most critical considerations for founders and existing shareholders is the impact of new investors on ownership structure—known…
Romain Diaz stands at the forefront of a new generation of investors, one that’s deeply committed to harnessing the untapped potential of the diaspora community. As the founder of Diaspora…
When Fatoumata Ba co-founded Jumia in 2012, her mission was clear: to revolutionize the African e-commerce landscape and make online shopping accessible across the continent. With a deep belief in…
Presenting financials in a pitch deck can be one of the most critical—and challenging—parts of delivering a compelling pitch to investors. The financials are what ground your vision, offering investors…
Financial modeling is a powerful tool used by business professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors to forecast the financial performance of a company. At its core, a financial model is a structured…
Investor relationships are foundational to the growth of any company. However, managing those relationships effectively hinges on setting and maintaining clear expectations, particularly regarding financial performance. Investors, whether they are…
When Rose Sibisi founded PR Girl Media in 2015, she set her sights on transforming Zambia’s PR and events industry. Armed with a bold vision, Sibisi quickly established herself as…
In the world of startups and venture capital, "liquidation preference" is a critical term that can significantly impact how proceeds are distributed among investors, founders, and other shareholders in the…
