The Next Frontier

In today’s episode, we talk about venture capital in Africa and how it differs from more established markets. We explore the need for a tailored approach to startup funding on the continent, the challenges of raising capital in Africa, the role of investors in supporting local entrepreneurs, and the potential for growth and innovation in African startups. Learn the impact of factors such as currency depreciation, regulatory uncertainty, and the cultural attitude toward equity compensation on the startup ecosystem.

We also touch on the evolving perception of African startups by international investors and strategies for overcoming biases and building credibility in fundraising efforts, providing some valuable insights, especially for entrepreneurs navigating the African startup landscape.

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What is The Next Frontier?

Nicole Dunn and Brian Kearney, hosts of The Next Frontier Podcast, interview founders and investors in Africa, from Pre-Seed to Unicorn stage entrepreneurs and angels to professional VCs. The podcast aims to shine a light on the dynamic startup ecosystem and bring equitable funding to entrepreneurs that are tackling the most difficult problems on Earth. Their goal is to shift the narrative on startup investing in emerging markets and help grow the African yearly VC inflows to $20 billion.

New episodes drop every Thursday in your favorite podcast app and at nextfrontierpod.com.