Electrical engineer Anatoli Kirigwajjo wins with community ‘panic button’ inspired by traditional African warning drums. Biomedical engineer Edmund Wessels selected for increasing access to reproductive healthcare for
Viridian is a female-owned business, with a predominantly female team, and proud of it. In this blog post, we’re excited to spotlight a collection of helpful
African Angel Academy partners with DGGF and FMO to accelerate angel investing activity in East and West Africa. The African Angel Academy (AAA) is thrilled
Cape Town We are looking for a detailed orientated, highly organised Project Finance Officer and Bookkeeper to take full ownership of the financial management of our
Context: The African Angel Academy (AAA) (www.africanangelacademy.com) is the first online programme for new and aspiring African angel investors, run by the Viridian team in
Viridian has run the African Angel Academy since 2021, training close to 400 emerging angels from 12 African countries. In partnership with OceanHub Africa and supported
By Michelle Matthews, Director: Product at Viridian Viridian is an impact agency working across African entrepreneurial ecosystems: we support and train early-stage investors and finance-ready entrepreneurs
Our annual reflection always comes with a sense of deep gratitude because we know the time, effort, and commitment it takes to do the work that
by Michelle Matthews With the current youth unemployment of 65.5% in South Africa, it is clear most young people will not get a formal job. Realistically,
by Alexandra Fraser One of the biggest challenges facing entrepreneurial startups in sub-Saharan Africa is funding – particularly early-stage financial support – even though the landscape
March 2022 We’re thrilled to announce our newest partnership! Orange Corners has partnered with the African Angel Academy to train and mentor members and prospective members from
Happy Women’s Day, South Africa! As a women-led team, we always think about what it means to live and breathe what this day signifies. Women’s Day
