How African startups can build multi-million dollar partnerships and acquisitions
The year 2021 has set many new standards for Africa’s tech ecosystem. As reporter Alexander Onwukwue states, “It’s the year African startups normalised $100 million rounds.” It’s the year francophone Africa produced its first unicorn, Wave, which raised $200 million at a $1.7 billion valuation.
Ventures Platform announces first close of its $40M pan-African fund
Activity around African venture capital firms raising funds continues to increase as we head towards the end of the year. In the latest development, Abuja- and Lagos-based Ventures Platform is today announcing the first close of its $40 million pan-African fund.
The 5 tips to start your startup and attract investors
The needs of the market, mixed with the possibility that technology gives, allow us to think of many possibilities to devise solutions for people. Basically two principles are fulfilled in this entrepreneurship game: