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Super cool Idea. Check. Business Model. Check. Killer Presentation. Check. Elevator Pitch. Check. Ready to meet the Investors? Check…Hey, hold up, not so fast. Just because you think you’ve aced the investor requirement checklist doesn’t mean that you’re ready for the huge inflow of capital. Hold your horses, take a step back and relax while…

A good number of start-ups get funded by investors. However, there is a basic yardstick amongst others which helps most investors to easily detect which start-up to fund. This quick detector tells them whether or not to stick their heads into unknown waters. It is called Social Proof. Social proof is a shortcut for prompt…

Source: Barclays Africa After 13 weeks of intensive networking, mentoring and development, 10 companies have showcased their innovative fintech businesses at a ‘Demo Day’ in Cape Town, as the first-ever cohort of the Barclays Accelerator in Africa concluded. The three month fintech accelerator programme was hosted by Rise, Barclays Africa’s open innovation hub, in Cape…

Image Source: Mgilmore When you hear the term “diversity,” what comes to mind? “Diversity” has become something of a trigger word. It’s easy to be dismissive of diversity as a bean counting exercise. In fact, in a recent LinkedIn study, only 13% of VC investors would rate “having diversity in management ranks” to be a…

When making plans to raise funds for your business you may want to consider crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is a method of funding that is done by convincing a large pool of individuals to donate small amounts of money towards a project or venture. In recent years, the concept of crowdfunding has been embraced by entrepreneurs and…

Before Seeking Investment

First-ever Africa Barclays Accelerator Programme Concludes

How Important is Diversity When Hiring?

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Before Seeking Investment

Social Proof: The Best Approach to Start-up Fundraising

First-ever Africa Barclays Accelerator Programme Concludes

How Important is Diversity When Hiring?

Crowdfunding Your Business Idea