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Startup Funding in Africa- Let’s take a step back & talk Market Efficiency

Startup Funding in Africa- Let’s take a step back & talk Market Efficiency

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Over the last few days… Actually it seems like forever- The web has been full of articles about how Africa needs startup funding. Almost everyday now I see some article about it. As a general rule when you hear the same thing over and over again- you should start to ask why? I have written about what I think on this topic prior. Here is are summary of my points: Innovation Funding in Africa Are Impact Investors/VCs taking enough Risk 7 Steps to Raising Angel Investment in Africa And one that tries to capture a more ecosystem approach beyond just the funding piece. Rather than keep stating...Read More

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