Archives Tag: startup
A Sustainable Monetization Strategy for Your Tech Startup
April 19, 2022
As a tech startup founder in Nigeria, one of the key challenges you face is developing a sustainable monetization strategy. A monetization strategy is a plan you have in place for generating revenue from your product or service. Without a monetization strategy, your startup may not be able to generate enough revenue to sustain … Continue reading A Sustainable Monetization Strategy for Your Tech Startup
Building a Strong Customer Advocacy Program for Your Tech Startup
April 19, 2022
In today’s competitive business environment, having a strong customer advocacy program is crucial for the success of any tech startup. A customer advocacy program is a strategy designed to turn satisfied customers into brand ambassadors who can promote your products or services to their networks, thus helping to generate leads and build a loyal … Continue reading Building a Strong Customer Advocacy Program for Your Tech Startup
Venture Capital: 10 Legal Pitfalls Startups Should Avoid
April 19, 2022
Starting a new business venture is an exciting process, but it is also full of challenges, especially when it comes to raising capital. When it comes to securing funding from venture capital (VC) firms, it is important for startup founders to be aware of the legal pitfalls that may arise. These legal challenges can … Continue reading Venture Capital: 10 Legal Pitfalls Startups Should Avoid
Startup Funding: The Key Roles Of The Finance Department
April 19, 2022
Startup funding refers to the process of raising capital from investors, typically in the form of equity or debt, to fund the growth and expansion of a new business venture. However, at the heart of startup funding is the finance department of the startup. Read more about Business The finance department plays a vital … Continue reading Startup Funding: The Key Roles Of The Finance Department
Nigeria’s Top 10 Startup Funding Rounds of 2022
April 19, 2022
Nigerian startups have continued to attract investors from across the world. This year, they have secured funding from global VCs, angels, and institutional financiers. And we’ve seen more local investment vehicles and High Net-Worth Individuals (including startup founders themselves) get in on the act. Read more about Business One estimate suggests that between January … Continue reading Nigeria’s Top 10 Startup Funding Rounds of 2022
The Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program for Early-Stage Startups
April 19, 2022
Qualcomm, a multinational corporation and a leading player in the global technology space, is offering startups in Africa the chance to receive mentorship and technical aid that will enable them to attain their innovative, problem-solving, and business development potential. Read more about Opportunities Through its initiative, the Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Initiative, … Continue reading The Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program for Early-Stage Startups
6 Best Startup Typologies for Emerging Markets
April 19, 2022
 If you have a plan to set up a startup in an emerging market like Nigeria, there are startup types that would perfectly suit the market and there are some that won’t. Emerging markets like Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, South Africa and Tanzania are often characterized by rapid economic growth, a rapidly expanding middle class, … Continue reading 6 Best Startup Typologies for Emerging Markets
The MEST Africa 2023 Entrepreneurial Training Program for Tech Startups
April 19, 2022
Applications are now open for the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) Africa Training Program for 2023. This program is designed for persons who aspire to be tech entrepreneurs or are building a startup in its very early stages. Read more about Opportunities The MEST Africa training program is a 12-month learning exercise covering … Continue reading The MEST Africa 2023 Entrepreneurial Training Program for Tech Startups
How To Build An Online Community Around Your Startup
April 19, 2022
 In today’s tech ecosystem, the importance of having an online community around your startup cannot be overemphasized. In fact, startup growth experts have argued that one of the fastest and easiest ways to grow your startup is through Community-Led Growth. Community-Led Growth (CLG) is a type of strategy where startups create a pool of … Continue reading How To Build An Online Community Around Your Startup
Top 3 Skills Needed To Grow Your Startup In The African Ecosystem
April 19, 2022
 The African startup ecosystem is one of the most robust startup ecosystems in the world. There are over 500 high-profile startups in Africa that are meeting various needs of Africans, ranging from finance to healthcare, from e-commerce to agriculture and from housing to education. Several studies have shown that there is stiff competition in … Continue reading Top 3 Skills Needed To Grow Your Startup In The African Ecosystem
₦12 Million In Funding On Offer In The Deji Alli ARM Youth Talent Award 2023
April 19, 2022
Applications are currently open for the Deji Alli ARM Youth Talent Award (DAAYTA). This program is an initiative of ARM and seeks to support Nigerian startups with the funding and growth opportunities they need to build and scale effectively. The winning startup will receive funding of ₦12 million to drive its enterprise development efforts. … Continue reading ₦12 Million In Funding On Offer In The Deji Alli ARM Youth Talent Award 2023
Buhari Signs Startup Bill: What It Means
April 19, 2022
After much back and forth, President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Nigerian Startup, passed under law as the Nigeria Startup Act (2022). What began as a meeting between stakeholders and the federal government has now materialized into actual law. Read more about News In a statement released by the minister of communications and … Continue reading Buhari Signs Startup Bill: What It Means
Business Growth Tips: How To Build A Resilient Startup
April 19, 2022
No matter how great your business idea seems on paper, its viability will only be proven when it’s an actual enterprise operating in the real world. If it’s going to succeed in Nigeria’s challenging commercial environment, it’ll need all the smarts you can muster, plus a spine of steel. Read more about Business Your business … Continue reading Business Growth Tips: How To Build A Resilient Startup
Herconomy Expands into a Fintech Startup
April 19, 2022
Herconomy, a vibrant community of women, has joined the fintech space. Ife Durosimi-Etti initially founded the company to grant women access to jobs, opportunities, training and workshops. However, it has launched its fintech product-a mobile savings app that allows women to save and earn up to 10% annual interest on their savings. Read more about … Continue reading Herconomy Expands into a Fintech Startup
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
