In 2022, Flutterwave (one of the most popular Unicorns in Africa) secured a whopping $250 million in funding — one of the highest single-round raises on the continent. This cash injection from investors allowed the company to expand its operations and processing infrastructure and reach even more merchants and customers worldwide. But what exactly does…
Ingressive Capital, an early-stage $50 million VC firm based in Lagos, is ranked among the top African VC firms by Crunchbase. We provide seed and pre-seed funding to tech-enabled startups in various sectors — including financial services, marketplace, and wellbeing.
Ingressive Capital invests in startups by providing financial backing of up to $500,000 for 10%…
Understanding startup funding rounds is crucial for founders seeking to strategically secure financing, target the right investors, and negotiate effectively.
Startup funding rounds include pre-seed funding, seed funding, Series A, Series B, Series C and beyond. The number of rounds your startup can go through can vary — depending on your industry type, growth trajectory,…
In today's competitive startup landscape, having a compelling pitch deck can make all the difference in attracting investors. A pitch deck is a presentation that highlights the key elements of your business and showcases its growth potential. It serves as your startup's calling card and can be the gateway to securing funding.
Your startup pitch…
There are so many startups in Africa today — at least 3,360 according to Statista. But this isn’t surprising. After all, the continent is teeming with opportunities — with companies solving notable problems and investors backing different industries. So, how can you pitch your startup to these investors?
You must first craft your elevator pitch…
Africa's tech startup ecosystem has been rapidly growing in recent years — attracting the attention of local backers and investors worldwide. However, securing funding for your tech business in Africa can still be daunting, thanks to complex regulatory requirements and other issues. Still, there’s a surefire way to approach it.
You can get investors for…
