Ghana-based Oyster Agribusiness has raised $2 million in funding to support its mission of transforming agriculture through climate-smart practices. With leading investors including Pangea Africa Limited, Root Capital, RDF Ghana,…
Moniepoint, a leading Nigerian fintech firm, has solidified its position in Africa’s tech ecosystem by achieving unicorn status with a valuation of $1 billion, thanks to a $110 million funding…
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…
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 healthcare to…
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 amount of…
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 would become…
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 Before Interest,…
Projecting future revenue is a critical exercise for any startup looking to grow and attract investors. It provides insight into your company’s potential financial health, guides strategic decisions, and helps…
