Africa: The Big Deal’s Post

Curious about startup angel investing in Kenya? Here are steps to kickstart your venture into the dynamic world of angel investing. From understanding the basics to building a diverse portfolio. ➖Learn the Ecosystem📚: Immerse yourself in the startup landscape. Attend workshops, read resources, and grasp the fundamentals of angel investing. Learn about due diligence, valuation methods, market trends and the mechanics of angel investing. A well-informed investor is better equipped to make strategic and informed decisions in the dynamic landscape of angel investing. ➖Mitigate Risk: Diversify your investments across different industries and sectors. It minimizes risk and increases the likelihood of overall success. ➖Join Angel Investing Networks🤝: Connect with fellow investors. Join local angel investing groups, syndicates, or networks for insights and opportunities. Ready to Ignite Local Innovation? Embark on the exciting journey of angel investing in Africa. Lokal Capital is here to guide you Use this link to schedule a call with us via our website: https://lnkd.in/d8F-S-jr #LokalCapital #AngelInvesting

The president of Mudenda Capital Partners board Maybin Mudenda writes, “I am proud to lead a venture capital and private equity firm that is deeply committed to driving transformative growth and fostering innovation across the emerging markets of Africa.” With a laser focus on the unique opportunities and challenges present in these dynamic economies, our firm is dedicated to identifying and nurturing high-potential ventures that have the power to reshape industries and drive sustainable development. At Mudenda Capital Partners, we recognise the immense potential of Africa's emerging markets and the critical role they play in shaping the future of the global economy. Through strategic investments and partnerships, we aim to harness this potential to create lasting value for our investors and the communities in which we operate. Leveraging our extensive network, deep industry expertise, and local market insights, we work hand in hand with entrepreneurs and businesses to unlock new opportunities, accelerate growth, and drive positive social impact. By providing essential capital, strategic guidance, and operational support, we empower our portfolio companies to scale and thrive in highly competitive and rapidly evolving markets. Our commitment to fostering entrepreneurship, driving innovation, and building resilient businesses underscores our belief in the transformative power of private investment to fuel economic growth and prosperity across Africa. As we continue our journey, we remain steadfast in our mission to unlock the full potential of Africa's emerging markets and create a brighter future for all. Your African Trade Partner,🌍 . . . #Commodities #VentureCapital #InvestInYourFuture #TradingRevolution #PrivateEquity #BusinessSynergy . #MiningIndaba #GrowthPotential #ResponsibleInvesting #Valentinesday #connecting #VenturePartners #Africa #energy #Zambia #MudendaCapital #AfricanTradePartner #MudendaCapital #investment

Here you go with the top line numbers from the Partech Africa Tech VC Report 2023.

Africa is the region home to the most investors active in Africa. In 2023, 35% of investors who were involved in at least one deal in #Africa ($100k+) were headquartered on the continent. #Africa #AfricaTech #startups

Here you go! 👉 Check-out our annual Partech’s 2023 AFRICA TECH VENTURE CAPITAL REPORT! 💥 Well, no way out this year, 2023 was a rough year for the ecosystem with $3.5 Billion in equity & debt raised in 547 deals, the region experienced a significant downturn with a 46% YoY decline in total funding (from $6.5B to $3.5B) and, for the first time since we started reporting in 2016, a 28% YoY decline in deal count too. It’s a good time to pause and reflect. Let’s acknowledge that despite the pandemic, the 2021 VC craze, the SVB collapse and now the on-going correction with the global downturn, the ecosystem has grown 10x in transactions as well as in amounts invested through nearly 3,000 rounds and $20B over the last 10 years with 68% of it in the last 3 years. We have seen VC activity spread from a handful of countries to 38 and nearly 3,000 investors that have been active on the continent, committing to African entrepreneurs and their vision. So yes, here we are with another crisis, but it’s another occasion for all of us to once again adjust, learn and come out stronger! 💪 👉 The full report is downloadable here! https://lnkd.in/deR9Z6bx Africa is on! Quick reminder on our methodology : we do report on EQUITY & DEBT fundraising for African tech startups for deals above $200K. Everything else is EXCLUDED from the report, in particular all M&A transactions, Secondary transactions, Securitized bonds, Grants, PIPEs, ICOs, etc. Big kudos this year again to the Fabulous: Romane Assou, Khadija Ba, Marie Benrubi, Sabrine Chahrour, Tito Cookey-Gam, Gideon Dada, Tidjane Deme, Matthieu Marchand, Lewam Kefela, Isabelle Tresson 🚀 🚀 🚀 #AfricaIsOn, #PartechAfrica, #africatech, #vcfunding

Ghana's 20-year-old #venturecapital and #privateequity (VC/PE) ecosystem has demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability, emerging stronger from the challenges posed by #COVID-19. Deal volume has surged by an impressive 78% compared to pre-pandemic levels! 🚀 What does the future hold for this dynamic sector? What initiatives might drive further expansion, and what constraints could limit growth? As a follow-up to the @World Bank’s 2016 study, #GVCA, in collaboration with its partners, has published this data-rich report to answer these critical questions. The report traces historical trends, assesses impacts, identifies opportunities, and highlights challenges, providing invaluable insights into the current and future landscape of Ghana's VC/PE sector. Whether you are a Limited or General Partner, an ecosystem enabler, a policymaker, or a financial researcher, this report offers essential guidance for navigating and leveraging the opportunities within this burgeoning sector. The future of Ghana’s VC/PE sector looks promising, with venture capital and private equity playing a pivotal role in driving economic growth and entrepreneurship across the country and Africa. 🌍✨ Click the link below to download the full report! https://lnkd.in/dD6UKAsw AVCA - The African Private Capital Association Venture Capital Trust Fund International Trade Centre FSD Africa British International Investment Ghana Investment Support Programme Mastercard Foundation Injaro Investments Limited Mirepa Investment Advisors Verod Veritas Capital Deloitte EY KPMG Ghana PwC Innohub Sarpong Capital Adenia Partners UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce American Chamber of Commerce in Ghana Uhuru Investment Partners Zebu Investment Partners Wangara Green Ventures Growth Investment Partners (GIP) PMC Capital Partners CardinalStone Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah Abromex Consult Limited GFA Consulting Group GmbH @LEM Zinari Capital Ltd Pangea Global Ventures Stanbic Investment Management Services Investisseurs & Partenaires - I&P Africana-ENS Norfund Sacrefilms CAVEHOUSE COMMUNICATIONS South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry Development Bank Ghana #GVCARoadmap #VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #Investment #EconomicGrowth #Entrepreneurship #GhanaVCPE #GVCAReport2023 📚💼💡

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The narrative for startup funding in Africa is changing. It is exciting to see the global VC network starting to recognize the potential of African-born ventures. Africa boasts in capital-savvy entrepreneurs, a rapidly growing population and thus potential market, a wealth of untapped resources and no legacy infrastructure that limits the type of solutions that can be developed to solve unique challenges faced within the continent. This lack of entrenched legacy infrastructure will allow the continent to avoid older, polluting and outdated technologies and approaches to globally relevant problems. This presents not just as an opportunity for an economic leapfrog, but a chance to set a new standard for the world. I enjoyed watching this interview. What are your thoughts on the evolving VC landscape in Africa? Share your insights in the comments. #africarising #vc #startupbusiness

#Startups: African start-ups enjoyed a record year in 2022 in terms of funding, a venture capital growth that raised hopes on the continent. So why is the pool for growth funding for African start-ups now shrinking? Here are five questions to help you understand the slump in African start-up investment. 🔵 Report by Report by Quentin Velluet

Valuations have always been a hotly contested topic, particularly for African founders and investors. In the absence of credible local baselines to work from, the continent has defaulted to using standards developed in advanced economic states like Europe and the US. This drove investments and growth rates, seen in advanced ecosystems, and applied them to a vastly different context in Africa- causing damage. So, at Raise, we took it upon ourselves to deepen and strengthen our valuation process and reports to better serve those raising Africa and investing here too. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/ddN--gBZ #raisingafrica #africafirst #africanfounder #startupsinafrica Caleb Maru Vova (Vladimir) D. Olivia Gao Gilbert Saggia Gigi Ngcobo Dylan Palladino