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In 2022, over 70% of VC investment into Africa went to Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Egypt. In 2021, $3B went into the 20 biggest raises and $2B to the next 700. With such concentration of funding and attention, what opportunities are being missed? buff.ly/3mjDuq2

Institutional financiers have traditionally been unwilling to invest in early-stage African startups. Could an angel investor closer to home be better for yours? Let's see what makes them tick, and what might make them your ticket to a successful raise. buff.ly/3ZWMfUS

In 2021, MailChimp sold for $12 billion without having raised a dime in venture capital. Why would they take the hard road? Should you? Startups need funding from the right investor, at the right time. For some, that might be never. Why? buff.ly/41fKlj7

How should you approach investors? What funding scenarios should you plan for? How will liquidity affect your chances? After 5 years helping founders raise early-stage rounds, we're collecting key insights in our AfrInform resource. buff.ly/3ZfUhsf

How do investors put a price on your early-stage startup? Here we'll cover valuations, equity, and exits. By the end you'll be able to gauge how much investors are expecting for their commitment, and tailor your company's pitch accordingly. buff.ly/3YJLjlS

An investor has so much more to offer than a cheque, so it's important to pick the right one. Whether you're at Pre-Seed or Series A, there's a VC or investor network looking for an opportunity like yours. buff.ly/3yyebTx

Your startup's target market might be big, but is it good? How do you know? Let's talk about 5 ways to evaluate your market. They'll give you the metrics you need to show your market's worth, and show investors how you're going to win a big slice of it. buff.ly/3mN9umq

Is your early-stage startup ready to raise funding? How do you know? Here are 12 signs you're ready to start approaching investors. If this sounds like your startup, it may already be time to start laying the groundwork for your next round of funding. buff.ly/3L6i4Xk

What separates the wheat from the chaff in the eyes of investors? You need a defensible moat enabled by technology, in the right kind of market, with a convincing story on how your team will create a huge amount of value for your customer base. buff.ly/3EQnHoM

AfrInform is the capital raising companion for early-stage founders. Our free resource is bridging the information gap between Africa’s most innovative companies and the world’s most forward-thinking investors. #Startup #Investment #Africa Learn more: afrifindinvest.com/afriinfor…

We’re part of the Investors’ Network for the 2022 #InclusiveFintech50 competition & thrilled to announce that applications are being accepted as of June 27! Learn more & get your applications ready! bit.ly/IF502022IN #MakingDigitalizationCount

The Trend is (y)our Friend! Global investment money is flooding into Africa’s fintechs aje.io/qm7rz5 via @AJEnglish

The 2021 #InclusiveFintech50 application deadline has been extended to July 30th! Apply today: bit.ly/IF50-2021 Maybe you will be one of the next Inclusive Fintech 50! #fintech #financialinclusion

The Inclusive Fintech 50 application period is now open! Learn more about this unique competition for early-stage #fintechs: bit.ly/IF50-2021 #InclusiveFintech50

The week when ... Pre-Investor Technical Support #PITS @AfriFindInvest combined with intelligent mobile money insight from @PesaKit_AI👈A privilege to be privy to Founder @mu2a 's bold vision. Watch this space!

Figure of the week: The rise of African tech startups brook.gs/2ST88bg via @BrookingsInst

With global interest rates at an all-time low and African #tech hubs ... maturing to levels needed for a startup #ecosystem to thrive, there is an ever-increasing demand from international #investors to invest in #African #startups. it-online.co.za/2021/06/03/v…

Setting the record ... straight @TechCrunch #Africa techcrunch.com/2021/05/25/ve…