Opinion

“Most graduates in Nigeria lack basic digital skills” — Report

At the end of each academic year, Nigerian universities produce about 600,000 graduates. A report by GetBundi, a Nigerian STEM and Digital Skills Institute says that about 85% of these graduates do not have digital skills.

Nine fastest-growing Kenyan tech companies in 2023, according to FT

We curated the nine fastest-growing tech startups based on Financial Times data. So far this year, Kenya emerged as the frontrunner among the Big Four nations in funding growth

Aligning product-market fit with company's values

Achieving product-market fit means desired customers start desiring you, ideally pre or at Series A. African founders must align this with their startup's values to preserve identity.

Africa's new hot startups: Camels or unicorns?

Unicorn startups are an alluring dream but three founders and two investors believe that Camels are a more realistic ambition for Africa's tech ecosystem.

How African startups can leverage startup advisors

Startup advisors possess specialised insights, experience, or training in specific industries. They apply this expertise to aid founders in navigating the complexities of building tech companies in Africa.

How to de-risk your investments as an angel investor

When Paystack exited to Stripe, some Angel investors confessed to making nearly 20x on their investment. Yet, a single mistake in their investment process could have wiped out any potential gain.

How these African founders approach customer acquisition

Customer acquisition is an important metric for startup growth. These African founders share their approach to gaining new customers.