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Understanding Liquidation Preferences and Their Impact on Equity
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…
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Sangu Delle: The Investor Who Built Golden Palm Investments and Backed Africa’s Billion-Dollar Startups
As the founder and CEO of Golden Palm Investments, Sangu Delle has made a name for himself by identifying and backing some of Africa’s most successful startups. From…
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Determining the Right Amount of Runway for Your Startup
In the fast-paced world of startups, runway—the amount of time a startup can operate before it runs out of cash—is crucial to survival and growth. Having the right…
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How Shola Akinlade Built Paystack and Sold It to Stripe for $200 Million
In 2015, Shola Akinlade co-founded Paystack with one goal: to make online payments seamless for African businesses. Little did he know that in just five years, his startup…
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Gross Margin and EBITDA: Why These Metrics Matter in Fundraising
When raising funds for your startup, understanding and communicating key financial metrics is essential. Among the most important metrics that investors scrutinize are Gross Margin and EBITDA (Earnings…
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