The Realistic Optimist's coverage of the African startup scene.
Africa's gig workers want to work, but lack the assets to do so (vehicles, smartphones...). The culprit is access to financing.
+ how Volz raised a ~ $5M Series A in local currency
How to mobilize local LPs into a nascent, local VC asset class.
Japan's involvement in Africa goes beyond capital. Japanese founders have taken the plunge, too.
In search of a contextually-relevant fund structure.
Combining heavy operations and data to structure Africa's e-mobility space.
Algeria's consumers, retailers, and FMCG brands share overlapping incentives.
Don't confuse insularity with inactivity.
African government bonds are key to the continent's development. It's only right for the diaspora to participate.
The startup ecosystem of Africa's largest country has been brewing. It remains misunderstood. We dive in.
What can global VCs learn from an African SME investment company?
Africa's gig workers want to work, but lack the assets to do so (vehicles, smartphones...). The culprit is access to financing.
