American entrepreneur establishes furniture brand in Kenya Published by Ann Ngengere on 2 October 2020 “I did extensive research on several ideas and industries and saw promise in the furniture market,” says Eric Kouskalis, co-founder of Moko.
The Flip podcast: Much ado about the media Published by Justin Norman on 26 September 2020 In this episode, we explore and unpack the relationship between the tech ecosystem and the media.
The Flip podcast: Connecting the dots – Japanese corporates and African tech Published by Justin Norman on 18 September 2020 Why are Japanese investors and corporates interested in early-stage tech, and where may further opportunities lie for startups on the continent?
Agribusiness in Africa: Investor reveals which areas hold the most potential Published by Betsy G Henderson on 9 September 2020 Chris Isaac, chief investment officer at AgDevCo, talks about the continent’s agribusiness opportunities and the investment lessons he has learnt.
The Flip podcast: Building for purpose – China-Africa tech Published by Justin Norman on 4 September 2020 We explore the relationship between China and Africa’s tech ecosystems.
The Flip podcast: A fintech exit – inside the MFS Africa acquisition of Beyonic Published by Justin Norman on 1 September 2020 How the deal came together, why it makes sense, and what it means, both for the two companies and their stakeholders.
The Flip podcast: From idea to exit – a startup fundraising journey Published by Justin Norman on 20 August 2020 Perspectives from African investors at every level of the funding value chain.
Entrepreneur builds thriving company by catering to the needs of small-scale farmers Published by Jeanette Clark on 18 August 2020 How Josephine Okot, founder of Victoria Seeds, capitalised on an opportunity to sell seeds to smallholder farmers in Uganda.
The Flip podcast: Finding fit – opportunities in the Global South Published by Justin Norman on 14 August 2020 In this episode, we explore the similarities – and the opportunities – between emerging markets across the Global South.
The Flip podcast: Global ambition – lessons from tech expansion Published by Justin Norman on 11 August 2020 In this episode of The Flip, Justin Norman speaks to tech entrepreneurs from across Africa about geographic expansion.
The ins and outs of running an online jobs platform in Nigeria Published by Jeanette Clark on 7 August 2020 Jobberman Nigeria CEO Hilda Kragha discusses the company’s revenue model and explains why LinkedIn is not giving her sleepless nights.
Somali livestock traders count losses after drastic downscaling of hajj due to Covid-19 Published by Mohammed Yusuf on 31 July 2020 Somalia’s livestock industry has been reeling since Saudi Arabia drastically downscaled the hajj, the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, because of Covid-19.
The Flip podcast: Co-building the future – high-touch venture investing Published by Justin Norman on 30 July 2020 This episode explores high-touch venture investing models – in particular, venture development and talent investing, as well as peer-selected investment.
Ugandan real fruit ice lolly business has ambitious expansion plans Published by Nelly Murungi on 26 July 2020 Krystal Ice is a Ugandan company that makes frozen snacks from real fruit. The business was started in 2017. Founder Linnet Akol (43) answers our questions.
