Archives Tag: Funding
9 Tips for Nailing Y Combinator Application Questions
April 19, 2022
Y Combinator is recognized as one of the top startup accelerators globally. These accelerators are organizations that invest in early-stage companies in exchange for equity while offering funding, guidance, resources, and networking opportunities. Being accepted into Y Combinator is a significant achievement and a turning point for entrepreneurs who aspire to transform their business … Continue reading 9 Tips for Nailing Y Combinator Application Questions
A Roundup of FinTech Funding, Mergers and Acquisitions in 2022
April 19, 2022
The year 2022 proved to be an interesting one for Nigeria’s tech ecosystem as a whole and FinTechs in particular. In many ways, it offered up more of what we witnessed in 2021—new players coming on the scene, significant funding from investors, and increased use of the products that startups in the space provided. … Continue reading A Roundup of FinTech Funding, Mergers and Acquisitions in 2022
Moove Secures £15 Million Funding To Scale Operations In The UK
April 19, 2022
World’s first mobility FinTech, Moove has secured the sum of £15 million to scale its operations to the United Kingdom. Moove is arguably the biggest mobility tech startup as well the largest vehicle supply partner of Uber in EMEA. Raising a sum of £15 million from Emso Asset Management for expansion, operations, and … Continue reading Moove Secures £15 Million Funding To Scale Operations In The UK
Stears, A Nigerian Data Startup, Secures $3.3 Million In Seed Funding
April 19, 2022
Stears, a Nigerian data startup, has announced that it has raised $3.3 million in its seed funding round. News of this broke earlier on Tuesday. Read more about Business The round was led by MaC Venture Capital, a US-based, seed-stage venture capital firm. Also participating were Serena Ventures (owned by former tennis star Serena Williams), … Continue reading Stears, A Nigerian Data Startup, Secures $3.3 Million In Seed Funding
How To Seek Project Sponsorships
April 19, 2022
Money is what drives every project. Without the constant supply of it, there is often difficulty in completion or its eventual success. Finance is much needed for every project, whether a building project, an event or a business innovation. Sometimes our personal resources will not be able to fund our projects. Read more about How … Continue reading How To Seek Project Sponsorships
Debt Vs Equity Finance: Which Is Better For Your Business?
April 19, 2022
If you’re seeking funding for your business, there are multiple sources of finance you can choose from. You may either utilize funds that you have saved up or hunt for external support. If you opt for the latter, you could go for debt or equity financing. Read more about Business Debt financing options include bank … Continue reading Debt Vs Equity Finance: Which Is Better For Your Business?
How To Raise Seed Funding For Your FinTech Startup
April 19, 2022
If you’re in the early stages of building a truly ambitious FinTech startup, you’ll almost certainly need external funding to get it off the ground. But fundraising is seldom simple or straightforward. You’ll be asking investors to stake their hard-earned money in you. Read more about Fintech They’ll want to be sure that you can … Continue reading How To Raise Seed Funding For Your FinTech Startup
Business Growth Tips: 8 Unusual But Effective Ways To Fund Your Business
April 19, 2022
You are an entrepreneur, and you’d like to raise funds for your business. Your first thought would probably be to dip into your reserves—if you have any –or ask banks and lending platforms for help. Or you could turn to family, friends, and other contacts that may be willing to drop you a lifeline. Read … Continue reading Business Growth Tips: 8 Unusual But Effective Ways To Fund Your Business
The YEEP Scholarship, Mentorship And Funding Program For Startups
April 19, 2022
The Young Entrepreneurs Empowerment Program (YEEP) is offering to help entrepreneurs with scholarships, mentorship and funding that they’ll need to develop their business ideas and scale their enterprises. Read more about Opportunities This program’s organizers aim to support startups, social enterprises and organizations run by young people. They are particularly interested in engaging early and … Continue reading The YEEP Scholarship, Mentorship And Funding Program For Startups
How Capital Planning Works
April 19, 2022
Most times business owners and managers get caught up with the day-to-day operations of the business and they hardly have an opportunity to think about capital strategies for the company in five years to come. Read more about Finance When this occurs, the company fails to plan for the next five years and end up … Continue reading How Capital Planning Works
Up To $100,000 Funding On Offer In The FinLab 2022 Greentech Accelerator Program
April 19, 2022
FinLab, an innovation accelerator of the United Overseas Bank (UOB), is accepting applications from startups that want to join its Greentech Accelerator Program. It has designed this program to nurture and grow ventures that are building innovative solutions to meet the economic and environmental needs of businesses. Read more about Opportunities This program is … Continue reading Up To $100,000 Funding On Offer In The FinLab 2022 Greentech Accelerator Program
Fintech: Breaking Down Funding Terms
April 19, 2022
Types of funding Equity funding: Equity funding involves selling a portion of a startup’s equity in return for capital. For example, the owner of Company A might need to raise capital to expand the business. The owner then decides to give up 10% of ownership in the company and sell it to an investor in … Continue reading Fintech: Breaking Down Funding Terms
7 Crucial Questions FinTechs Must Answer Before Expanding Their Operations To Outside Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Daily we hear of FinTechs receiving venture capitalists backing to fund their startups. And the usual response to such investment windfalls is to use them for expanding their footprints beyond their primary location. Read more about Fintech Nigerian FinTechs are reputed for their ambitious endeavours. They often plan to use this funding to pursue … Continue reading 7 Crucial Questions FinTechs Must Answer Before Expanding Their Operations To Outside Nigeria
GetEquity Is Changing The Narrative On Funding For African Startup
April 19, 2022
GetEquity, a Nigeria-based investment platform, came into the market intending to challenge the status quo of startup financing and venture capital in Africa. Launched in July 2021 and Co-founded by Jude Dike, William Okafor, and Temitope Ekundayo, GetEquity is a product built after a series of iterations. This is because building a democratized startup investment … Continue reading GetEquity Is Changing The Narrative On Funding For African Startup
Up To $100,000 In Funding Available In The World Food Program (WFP) Innovation Challenge 2022
April 19, 2022
The World Food Program (WFP) is accepting applications for its Innovation Challenge. It’s on the lookout for startups or companies that are developing solutions for stronger and more sustainable food systems, tackling hunger, and enabling global partnerships on food security. Winning startups will get up to $100,000 in equity-free funding, mentorship, and have the chance … Continue reading Up To $100,000 In Funding Available In The World Food Program (WFP) Innovation Challenge 2022
