Waterhole — News & Posts
Perspectives on building and backing technology companies across Africa.
-
Move Over to the African Cloud – Angani
I have known both Phares and Riyaz since I moved to Kenya almost 3 years ago. Phares has always impressed me with his knowledge…
-
Launching A Start-up (My Experience)
In previous years, I have helped my relatives in Nigeria with their applications to Universities in the UK. I was the go to guy…
-
5 Things Service Providers Targeting Startups in Africa Should Keep in Mind
Over the years working with Startups in Africa I have noticed the steady rise of services providers who are trying set themselves up to…
-
Afrikoin 2014 Highlights: Reverse Innovation in Financial Services and Proving the Africa Opportunity
The 2nd Afrikoin was a great event just over a week in Cape Town with over 70 attendees, at least half were financial services…
-
Mistakes Made by Early Stage African Startups when Preparing for a Raise
This past July, Savannah Fund partnered with Knife Capital and University of Cape Town to host a VC Course in Nairobi. The goal of…
-
Does your Africa Startup need Angry Capital?
Several years ago, Acumen Fund’s Jacqueline Novogratz made a name for her impact investment firm that many social Enterprises, particularly in Africa, needed patient…
