Angel investors play a crucial role in the startup ecosystem — providing early-stage funding and essential mentorship to entrepreneurs. As an African entrepreneur, accessing angel investment can be a game-changer in driving business growth and overcoming financial hurdles. But how exactly can you get these investors?
You can get angel investors for your startup by…
“Start-ups will shut down, some will partially survive and a few will thrive.” – Idris Ayodeji Bello
Less than six months since the spread of the Coronavirus also known as COVID-19 in Africa, it has greatly influenced African start-ups. While for some it has been a growth in demand and sales, for others it has been a downward spiral ever since. With no idea when this would be ending, I spoke with…
Start-up investing is fast becoming a trending opportunity for many as several start-ups solving vital problems are on the rise. The question then becomes how does one determine which start-up to invest in. Investing in a start-up is essentially buying a piece of the company, putting down capital in exchange for equity; a portion of…
70% of entrepreneurs in a recent survey say that raising capital is one of their biggest problems while running their business. Another 50% fail because they run out of capital. With this in mind, this post is dedicated to breaking down the different ways entrepreneurs can access capital to scale. 1. Personal Savings;…