Six Lessons for Founders in Africa’s Mobile-First Economy
Africa’s mobile-first economy has seen tremendous growth over the years. With the rise of affordable smartphones, mobile data, and the increasing number of internet users, Africa’s mobile-first economy has become a force to be reckoned with. Today, the continent has over 525 million unique mobile subscribers, making it the second-largest mobile market in the […]
How To Identify Potential Investors For Your Startup
Identifying potential investors for your startup is a crucial step in the process of securing funding. Investors can provide not only the financial support necessary to grow your business but also access to valuable resources and networks that can help your startup succeed. In this article, we will discuss some strategies for identifying potential […]
How to Find Investors for Your Real Estate Business in Nigeria
The real estate business is typically capital-intensive. You will often need large sums of money to fund land acquisition, construction, and renovation projects. While there’s the option of starting out small, not everyone wants to begin by flipping small parcels of virgin land in remote districts. Read more about Real Estate You may want […]
10 Things That Will Make Investors Back Startups In 2023
2023 is another year for founders to either go to the drawing boards to review the progress of their startups or consolidate on existing successes as this year offers another opportunity for accessing investors’ backing. The idea is this: Nigeria’s startup ecosystem is a vibrant one and investors are looking for where to invest […]
Predictions For Startups in Africa in 2023
2023 is here. Experts, investors, and stakeholders in the African startup ecosystem are already predicting how the year 2023 is going to be judging from the past two years. 2022 had its ups and downs, especially in the area of funding for many startups other than FinTechs. In this article, I discuss the ten […]
Get Access To Investors In The 2022 VC4A Venture Showcase Africa Program For Women Founders
If you are a female startup founder and you’re looking to raise funding for your enterprise, here’s an opportunity that could enable you to access the investment you need. Read more about Opportunities Venture Capital for Africa (VC4A) is in search of up to 16 women founders from across Africa who are building innovative and […]
Fintech: Breaking Down Funding Terms
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 […]
5 Things Entrepreneurs Must Consider Before Pitching Anyone About Anything
As an entrepreneur, it is self-defeating if you pitch your business or solution without preparing for it. Before pitching, the entrepreneur must take into consideration several etiquettes to not look stupid in the eyes of investors. Read more about Business As a startup advisor, I often tell entrepreneurs that having a nice pitch is […]
3 Crucial Questions Nigerian Startups Should Be Asking Investors Outside Financial Backing
We are in the midst of an investment boom, globally and locally. Every day, there is breaking news after another about Nigerian startups receiving investors backing – that is capital. According to Crunchbase, a whopping $288 billion has been invested in startups globally in the first half of 2021 alone. The deals have been […]
The Difference Between A Business Structure And A Business Plan
Every successful business starts with an idea, a plan and a product or service that customers are willing to pay money to acquire. However, and for a business to thrive, there must be a business plan and a business structure generated. Read more about Business Business Structure The business structure states who own the […]
GetEquity Launches Platform For Investors To Acquire Equity In Startups
As inflationary pressure squeeze further, a lot of Nigerians have been on the lookout for channels to invest their hard-earned money in viable modern companies with possibilities of good returns in the near term. A lot of these classes of people have had challenges accessing such opportunities and getting that done. Read more about […]
Get Access To Investors With The Inclusive FinTech 50 Initiative
The Inclusive FinTech 50 initiative is a program that seeks to identify 50 FinTechs in developed and emerging markets that are solving problems in credit, payment and remittances, insurance, savings, and personal finance, among underserved populations. Read more about Opportunities This program will grant these startups visibility among global investors and program partners through […]
How To Find Investors For Your Business In Nigeria
There are many reasons why a business would want investor support. It gives them access to extra capital, the investor’s expertise and experience, a chance to expand their team, and the opportunity to meet growth targets faster. Read more about How To Not all Nigerian businesses are keen on being invested in by persons […]
Founder Institute Opens Applications For Startup Accelerator In Abuja, Taking Place 100% Online
World’s Largest Pre-Seed Accelerator Looking to Help Ambitious Local Entrepreneurs Build the Future The Founder Institute, the world’s largest pre-seed accelerator, announced today that its upcoming Abuja Virtual 2021 program is now accepting applications. The Founder Institute is designed to help anyone build an enduring business that can survive and thrive in this “new normal.” […]
5 Investment Tips from Nigeria’s Top Investors
What if you had a little money to spare? What would you do with it? Here’s some sound advice: consider investing it in something that’ll yield you even more value. That’s how you multiply wealth. But how do you go about this without getting your fingers burned? And how do you guarantee the best possible […]
Why Shoprite is Considering Pulling Out of Nigeria
South African retail giant, Shoprite, announced that it was seeking investors to take over its Nigerian subsidiary. It disclosed this in its Operational and Voluntary Trading Update, published on Monday. The group said that it would be selling its stake in the subsidiary, Retail Supermarkets Nigeria Plc, to interested buyers. There were already parties indicating […]