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
by Alexandra Fraser So, you want to raise funding for your business in 2022? Before you get there, the first question an angel or any investor
2021 has been nothing short of memorable and as we close out the year, we’d like to invite you to take a look at our infographic
An ambitious vision for the future of your hub is not enough – how do you communicate this vision to your community and stakeholders? Traditional models
Our recently launched Launch League Hub Meet-ups with the UK-South Africa Tech Hub, give the floor to hub leaders, entrepreneur trainers and programme managers to learn
In late 2020, Afrilabs released a Needs Assessment Report considering opportunities and gaps in the African innovation ecosystem. The report raised interesting questions about whether expectations
Like most businesses, the Viridian team has worked remotely since March 2020. This meant that we had to rethink and redesign the way we operate as
What a year! In a time of so much uncertainty and unforeseen challenges, we feel very privileged to have formed a strong, resilient team who have
During women’s month, our team has been reflecting on all the incredible women we work with – as partners, clients and through our programmes in Southern
With each country designing specific interventions for local businesses, there are a few global initiatives and funds emerging extending support to African businesses, particularly those with
