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Introducing Mwila Kasonde Anamela, Country Sales Manager at FedEx and the VC4A Mentor of the Week! With over a decade of experience in sales, business management, and leadership development within the ICT, e-commerce, and logistics sectors, Mwila is passionate about supporting early-stage startup founders and SMEs aiming to expand. Based in Lusaka, Zambia 🇿🇲, Mwila is looking to give back to the startup ecosystem by sharing her knowledge with founders. Connect with her now on the VC4A Mentorship Marketplace: https://lnkd.in/dRdSwqkQ #MentorOfTheWeek #VC4A #Startupmentorship #Businessgrowth #Mentorshipworks

🎬Is your start-up in Kenya, Tanzania, or Rwanda ready to scale and create lasting impact?🎯   🎤Pitch your innovative business and leverage the benefits of the #develoPPPVentures programme:   ✅€100,000 in non-dilutive funding to fuel your growth investments ✅Customized technical support with resources and tools for sustainable scaling ✅Expert mentorship to scale your business and drive positive economic, ecological or social impact   🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dAffE6x3 📅 Deadline: December 31, 2024   Implemented by DEG Impulse, funded by the Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ), and supported by VC4A, Ennovate Ventures, ViKtoria Ventures and Impact Hub Kigali. 

🚀 Calling all Angels and Investors! The develoPPP Ventures Cohort 8 call for applications is still ongoing! 🎉 We're on the lookout for high-potential startups ready to scale and create impact. 🌟 Are you an investor keen on impactful startups? 1️⃣ Share widely to help us reach incredible entrepreneurs and apply through https://bit.ly/4hWm7DU. 2️⃣ Recommend startups through our referral form here 🔗 https://bit.ly/3VHnGMj! If you know founders with game-changing solutions, this is their chance to secure matching funding and tailored technical assistance. Let’s work together to empower startups and drive meaningful change. Your network might just hold the next big success story! 🙌 Deadline for applications; 31st December 2024 #develoPPP #Startups #Investors #Entrepreneurship #ImpactInnovation DEG Impulse Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) VC4A Wilfred M. Stephen Gugu Elizabeth Odima Nduta Waweru Jerry Ochanda

Looking to grow your business and make a real impact? The develoPPP Ventures Programme is here to support innovative businesses like BioBuu with tailored technical assistance and non-dilutive funding. Applications are open! Don’t miss your chance to scale your business and create a lasting difference. Complete your application today 👇🏾 https://lnkd.in/dc95ivEM For inquiries, DM us or email info@ennovateventures.co VC4A DEG Impulse #develoPPP #SustainableGrowth #Innovation #ImpactDriven

VC4A's December 2024 newsletter is out! Catch up on the latest happenings in the community and the ecosystem. From the impactful #AESIS2024 summit to catalytic funding opportunities for startups, this month is full of exciting updates. 🌍 Some highlights to look out for: - Collaboration at Africa Early Stage Investor Summit - €100K catalytic funding for sustainable startups - Resources for startups - Venture Valuation Tool & startup launch checklist 🔗 Read the full newsletter: https://lnkd.in/da3k9dPb

At #AESIS2024, She Wins Africa, an IFC - International Finance Corporation -backed initiative implemented in collaboration with VC4A took a significant step forward in advancing women’s entrepreneurship in sub-Saharan Africa. 🌍🚀 Of the 2024 program’s cohort of 100 founders, 17 participated in the VC4A Technical Residency on-site in Cape Town, culminating in the VC4A Venture Showcase – She Wins Africa Edition. Among all 23 founders who pitched at the AESIS2024 Deal Morning, 8 represented this impactful cohort, who successfully showcased their solutions to a full room of summit delegates. 🙋🏿♀️🙋🏽♀️🙋🏾♀️ Special shout out to the committed VC4A team members - Alejandra Paniagua, Tegan George, Jason Delorie, Abu Cassim, and Ben White, who ensured that each founder received targeted training, hands-on mentorship, and critical networking opportunities. By providing women entrepreneurs with the resources they need to thrive, She Wins Africa x VC4A is laying the groundwork for sustainable, inclusive growth within the African startup ecosystem. 📈 Read more about this exciting milestone on the VC4A blog: https://lnkd.in/dtPnB3vS #VC4A #AESIS2024 #SheWinsAfrica #Womenentrepreneurs #Inclusivegrowth #SWA2024 #Technicalresidency

Meet Mildred Nakachinda, an eco-conscious fashionpreneur from Lusaka, Zambia. With her passion for sustainable fashion and creating environmental impact, Mildred is excited about mentoring startups in their early stages. She believes guidance and shared experience can help businesses not only survive but thrive. 🌱👗 Her interests span fashion, design, and climate change, making her an invaluable resource for startups seeking to align creativity with sustainability. She also has an extensive background in accounting. Mildred is eager to broaden perspectives and help African entrepreneurs succeed in the global context. Connect with Mildred now: https://lnkd.in/gc4HtNv3 #MentoroftheWeek #sustainability #entrepreneurship #ecofriendlyfashion #mentorshipworks #VC4A

Snapshots from our Partner, Ido Sum’s panel discussion on “The State of Exits: M&A and Secondary Buy-Outs in Africa” at #AESIS2024. He joined Thomas van Halen, Wanji Ng'ang'a and Zachariah George, to discuss the African exit landscape. The discussion also touched on the venture, the hub, angel investors, and the VC funds that are shaping pathways from founding to successful exit. Many thanks to the Africa Early Stage Investor Summit team for an impactful platform. #TLcomCapital #VC #Africa

Announcement: Startups from Nigeria and South Africa have been selected to receive non-dilutive funding and technical assistance as part of the develoPPP Ventures programme. 🏆 The selection criteria for companies to qualify are that they must have raised at least the same amount in matching funding from commercial investors and that the business shows traction while generating social and/or environmental impact in their respective countries. Congratulations to the recipients of the catalytic matching funding from develoPPP Ventures: - Nigeria 🇳🇬: Yalo Technologies, Earthbond, CoAmana, and Cybervergent - South Africa 🇿🇦: Franc, Biocode Technologies, Michanic, Envisionit Deep AI® and Adagin Technologies The selected start-ups are redefining the landscapes and pushing the boundaries of innovation, from financial inclusion, to procurement and logistics solutions. At VC4A we are excited to support their growth and partner with the founders to maximise commercial opportunities and achieve impact. 🌍 Get to know the startups: https://lnkd.in/dMT5KaWv Funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, these startups will also benefit from expert-led technical assistance to help them scale their businesses and deepen their positive impact in their communities. develoPPP Ventures expanded its reach in 2024 to include an inaugural cohort for South Africa and its third cohort in Nigeria. VC4A is proud to have supported the programme implementation in both countries together with two partners Jozi Angels and Diligence Africa. The program has also been selecting 14 companies in Ghana since 2022 and 10 other startup companies in Nigeria since 2023. VC4A extends its gratitude to BMZ the financing organization, the program implementer GIZ, and the project champions within those organizations, including GIZ’s Annabelle Söffing, Camilo Carrillo Wilisch, and Jonas Naguib. We also relied on "boots-on-the-ground" local experts Damilola Thompson, FRSA, Fisayo Durojaye, Keshni Morar, Sanjay Soni CA(SA) and Lundi Njomane, whose experience and market intelligence helped source and select these startups. We are also excited about the tailored technical assistance component of the programme where the portfolio companies will receive dedicated exposure to experienced technical partners. A special shout out to collaborators from the VC4A team who worked tirelessly to ensure the execution of this project was fit for purpose: Bertil van Vugt, Ayobamigbe Teriba, Abu Cassim, Thomas van Halen and Boyewa Abiodun-Adepoju. Want to be the next startup backed by #develoPPPVentures? The next cohort is now open for applications in Cote D’Ivoire 🇨🇮, Kenya 🇰🇪, Rwanda 🇷🇼 and Tanzania 🇹🇿. Visit the website to learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/dzJR_aVz

🌍 Unlock growth potential with develoPPP Ventures! Here’s what you gain by applying: ✔ 100,000 euros catalytic funding for growth investments ✔ Expert mentorship to refine your business strategy ✔ Tailored technical assistance with resources and tools to scale sustainably ✔ Opportunities to create meaningful economic, ecological, or social impact Start your application now. Apply for Kenya, Rwanda or Tanzania: https://lnkd.in/dAffE6x3 📅 Deadline: 31st December 2024. #Impactfunding #Startupsupport #Technicalassistance #develoPPPVentures Implemented by - DEG Impulse With implementation support by - VC4A, Ennovate Ventures, ViKtoria Ventures and Impact Hub Kigali