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Supporting high-potential innovative start-ups

From the dream of a cashless Africa to a constantly expanding start-up: the Zoona story

  • Mike Quinn CEO Zoona
12 November 2018
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Founded in 2009, the Zambian start-up Zoona is now in full expansion. Like all venture capital-backed start-ups, Zoona has been through its fair share of ups and downs. Its founder Mike […]Continue Reading
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Supporting start-ups in Africa: Schneider Electric’s approach

  • Christophe Poline Sustainable Investment Director Schneider Electric
29 October 2018
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In Africa, Schneider Electric implements a strategy based on supporting innovation, by taking a commercial approach tailored to people’s needs, managing two specialized impact funds which focus on social innovation, Continue Reading
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Why and how does Orange finance innovation in Africa?

  • Grégoire de Padirac Investment manager ORANGE DIGITAL VENTURES AFRICA
15 October 2018
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Africa, which has already experienced some entrepreneurial success stories, is powering up and seeing the emergence of a new generation of entrepreneurs in innovation. However, digital Africa still focuses on […]Continue Reading
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Supporting digital innovation ecosystems: what role for DFIs?

  • Christine Ha Digital & ICT Project manager AFD
24 September 2018
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When it is properly supported, digital innovation can act as a powerful catalyst for achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs). Innovation dynamics are very important in Africa and play a key […]Continue Reading
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What role can DFIs play in promoting the development of the African venture capital ecosystem?

  • Michelle Ashworth Venture consultant CDC
10 September 2018
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Over the past few years, a number of DFIs have announced the launch of venture capital investment programmes for Africa – initiatives that should help promote start-up activity across the continent, […]Continue Reading
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Start-ups and digital innovation: fertile ground for social transformation in Africa

  • Karim Sy Founder of Jokkolabs
16 July 2018
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Social innovation in Africa is currently closely bound up with the digital revolution. To generate economic development that benefits as many people as possible, the digital sector must conserve all […]Continue Reading
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Why are there so few unicorns in Africa and what are the key factors for success to help them emerge?

  • Maurizio Caio Founder and Managing Partner TLCOM CAPITAL
02 July 2018
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VC-backed African companies have just completed their first life cycle. The prospect of Africa generating unicorns is optimistic but achievable: it offers giant underserved markets, its companies and entrepreneurs Continue Reading
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To what extent is the training of your engineers key to ITG STORE’s success?

  • Gabriel Fopa Founder & CEO ITGStore
30 June 2018
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Gabriel Fopa, founder and CEO of ITG Store in Cameroon, discusses the key factors to the company’s success in Cameroon.  Continue Reading
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Duopharm: Is there a future for local production of medicines in Senegal?

  • Sokhna Ndiaye Chairman of the board of directors DUOPHARMPrésidente du Conseil d’administration de DUOPHARM
25 June 2018
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Dr Sokhna Ndiaye, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Duopharm, presents the challenges of local pharmaceutical production in Senegal.  Continue Reading
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Venture capital in Africa: the long-term opportunity for investors

  • Andrea-Traversone Partner at Amadeus Capital Partners
18 June 2018
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With a high population growth rate and a significantly rising GDP between 2007 and 2016, Africa undoubtedly represents a strong potential for investors. And despite some gaps, the venture capital […]Continue Reading
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