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Case Studies

Honest insights into the motivations, successes, challenges, opportunities, deals, and growth strategies of various African angel groups.

Ingressive Capital and Blue Haven Initiative
PUBLISHED: 11/21/2024

Ingressive Capital and Blue Haven Initiative

In this case study, we learn about SweepSouth‘s journey illustrates the importance of entrepreneur-minded angel investors.
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Paystack and Olumide Soyombo: Achieving Lift Off for Nigerian Tech
PUBLISHED: 10/31/2024

Paystack and Olumide Soyombo: Achieving Lift Off for Nigerian Tech

On 15 October 2020, the headlines emblazoned across every major tech news platform carried the same thrilling news about the Nigerian fintech phenom Paystack. The acquisition, reportedly valued at US$200 million, was a big deal – a very big deal.
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Rising Tide Africa: Investing With a Gender Lens
PUBLISHED: 11/24/2023

Rising Tide Africa: Investing With a Gender Lens

In this case study, we learn about how Jozi Angels manages deal sourcing, how they stimulate investor risk appetite within the network, and one of their most memorable deals to date.
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NaiBAN: Enriching The Ecosystem In Silicon Savannah
PUBLISHED: 11/24/2023

NaiBAN: Enriching The Ecosystem In Silicon Savannah

In this case study, we learn about some of the unique approaches NaiBAN takes to get funding to more founders, what Vilelle and his team have learned about managing an angel network, and one of the network’s most memorable deals to date.
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Jozi Angels: Backing Founders For a Global Future
PUBLISHED: 11/23/2023

Jozi Angels: Backing Founders For a Global Future

In this case study, we learn about how Jozi Angels manages deal sourcing, how they stimulate investor risk appetite within the network, and one of their most memorable deals to date.
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Twiga and Joy Muballe: Taking a Leap For Agritech In Kenya
PUBLISHED: 11/23/2021

Twiga and Joy Muballe: Taking a Leap For Agritech In Kenya

Twiga Foods was an early-stage startup developing a last-mile fresh produce delivery service for small, informal retailers in Kenyan cities.
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