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Bad business: the makings of an ecommerce venture in Africa
If you had to pick any industry that Africa seems to have clung onto since its tech boom, it has to be ecommerce. For…
What startups may come: a look at Silicon Lagoon in Nigeria
“What exactly is a business plan?” a startup says to me. Life in Nigeria’s booming startup scene is not like any other. “We don’t…
4Di Capital gets major cash injection in new fund raising round
Tech Venture Capital firm 4Di Capital today announced that Convergence Partners will join as the newest investor in its 4Di Capital Fund 1, as…
Skills, infrastructure, local investment: Nigeria’s tech challenges [#SMWLagos]
“The internet revolution is similar to the industrial revolution,” said Nigeria’s ICT Minister Omobola Johnson at Social Media Week in Lagos. “President Goodluck Jonathan…
Building a successful business means getting screwed [SMWLagos]
If you’re going to start an internet business in Nigeria, get ready to be screwed. That’s IROKO Partners‘ founder Jason Njoku’s biggest takeaway from…
AngelHub becomes AngelHub Ventures with Michael Jordaan buy-in
Respected angel network, AngelHub, has stealthily relaunched as AngelHub Ventures (AHV) with new partners. This relaunch follows the buy-out of former company AngelHub by…
The dangers of startup success and brilliant strategic exits: a case for Flappy Bird
This weekend Dong Nguyen let the world know that his wildly successful mobile game Flappy Bird was ruining his “simple life”. In a series…
Microsoft 4Afrika picks five startups for its innovation grant
Things are going to be very interesting for African startups this year and Microsoft 4Afrika wants to be right in front for it. Today…
Hotels.ng: solving the small problems before building Robocop
In the world of VCs and big money, being a small startup with very little funding can be nerve-wracking. With barely US$70 000, Mark…
Nigerian investor puts undisclosed cash monies into Silicon Valley startup
Things are getting exciting with Heirs Holdings. The pan-African proprietary investment company founded by Tony O Elumelu has just announced its investment in Silicon…
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