Kofi Ampadu has always believed that great ideas come from everywhere, not just from the familiar circles of Silicon Valley or New York City. As the founder of 11 Tribes…
Lelemba Phiri is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to advocating for women in business across Africa. As the Principal of Africa Trust Group (ATG), Lelemba has…
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…
Eloho Omame is on a mission to rewrite the rules for women entrepreneurs in Africa. As the co-founder of FirstCheck Africa, a venture firm dedicated to funding early-stage women-led startups,…
One of the most critical decisions for a startup founder is determining how much equity to offer to your first investor. Striking the right balance between raising enough capital and…
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…
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…
Securing funding for your startup is often one of the biggest challenges entrepreneurs face. With countless businesses vying for investors’ attention, standing out and convincing investors to believe in your…
