Burn rate is a crucial financial metric that entrepreneurs and startup founders need to understand, especially during the fundraising process. It represents the rate at which a company spends its…
Financial projections are a crucial part of any startup’s business plan. They provide a roadmap for your business’s financial future, helping you set goals, manage resources, and secure funding from…
Fundraising is an essential step in the growth journey of any startup, as it provides the capital needed to scale operations, enter new markets, and develop products. However, during the…
Raising capital is a major milestone for any startup, but securing funding is only part of the equation. Once you’ve attracted investor interest, the next crucial step is negotiating the…
In 2013, long before the world fully understood the potential of cryptocurrency, Elizabeth Rossiello saw an opportunity to reshape how money moves across borders in Africa. Armed with a background…
Calling All African Startups! The Wharton Africa Business Forum (WABF) is excited to present the New Venture Competition (NVC) — an exclusive opportunity for African entrepreneurs to elevate their startups…
Africa is at the forefront of a dynamic entrepreneurial revolution, with various cities emerging as hubs for innovation and startup activity. Here, we explore five cities that stand out as…
Ham Serunjogi grew up in Uganda, surrounded by a culture that valued hard work, community, and resilience. From a young age, Serunjogi was keenly aware of the challenges his family…
Olugbenga Agboola wasn’t supposed to succeed—at least, not according to those who said Africa wasn’t ready for a homegrown fintech giant. Yet, here he stands, the man behind Flutterwave, the…
When you're looking to raise funds for your startup, you'll likely encounter two main types of investors: Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists (VCs). Both provide critical funding to early-stage companies,…
