The journey so far: Ken Njoroge, CEO, Cellulant Corporation Published by Justin Probyn on 12 July 2018 ‘It’s not a new idea that wins, but the execution.’
RMB Corvest in long-term partnerships for success Published by RMB Corvest on 12 July 2018 Private equity specialist RMB Corvest has routinely achieved considerable returns by establishing mutually beneficial long-term partnerships in businesses with proven track records.
Profit-making idea: Capitalising on blockchain technology in Africa Published by Nelly Murungi on 11 July 2018 Mastering the use of blockchain technology in Africa.
Michelle Ashworth: What role can DFIs play in promoting the African VC ecosystem? Published by Michelle Ashworth on 29 June 2018 Venture consultant likens Africa’s young VC market to that of Europe’s, China’s and India’s just prior to the maturation of their ecosystems.
Startup snapshot: Nigerian savings platform promoting financial discipline Published by Justin Probyn on 27 June 2018 ‘The biggest mistake I ever made, was expanding and hiring too fast,’ says Piggybank.ng co-founder Odunayo Eweniyi.
Startup snapshot: Mama Money allowing migrants to send funds abroad Published by Justin Probyn on 19 June 2018 ‘Don’t try and force the market to make too big of a step away from what they’re used to. Do it slowly and you’ll get there in the end.’
Meet the Boss: Bolaji Akinboro, CEO, Cellulant Nigeria Limited Published by Justin Probyn on 29 May 2018 ‘I listen to people. I am a strong believer that everyone has something to contribute.’
Matching deals on the African continent Published by Chipo Muwowo on 28 May 2018 Interview with Africa-focused digital deal origination and processing platform Orbitt co-founder and transactions analyst.
Profit-making idea: Financing the ‘missing middle’ Published by Justin Probyn on 16 May 2018 More room is needed to provide creative finance models for entrepreneurs in the ‘missing middle’.
Banking in Africa: A brief overview of banking of the agri sector in Africa Published by NTU-SBF Centre for African Studies on 8 May 2018 Africa today has the second-fastest-growing banking market – taking retail and wholesale banking together – in the world.
Startup snapshot: ‘You win some and you learn some,’ says financial services entrepreneur Published by Justin Probyn on 4 May 2018 Nigeria-based StartCredits is a financial services startup that allows users to compare loans from a variety of financial institutions.
Startup snapshot: Angolan payments company getting in early ahead of the big banks Published by Justin Probyn on 26 April 2018 UseKamba is a mobile wallet app for Angola.
Profit-making idea: Fill the gap that is Africa’s venture debt market Published by Jaco Maritz on 25 April 2018 ‘We have had several companies that had working capital requirements which couldn’t find banks willing to extend credit and who had to instead rely on equity investments to support their growth.’
Shakir Akorede: How a single market would transform Africa’s economy Published by Shakir Akorede on 20 April 2018 Entrepreneur on Africa’s new path towards a single continental market.
